Emergency first-aid for heatstroke:More than 700 deaths reported; Onion, cold water bathing, doctor shares dos and don’ts for home treatment
Jaipur, May 17, 2025.Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the body's cooling system completely stops working. It can develop if a person is in a warm space, like a living space without air conditioning or if you are doing physical activity that generate lots of body heat.Heatstroke can affect anyone at any time. It's important to recognise the symptoms promptly and have immediate first aid measures ready to prevent serious complications.According to the "Heat Watch 2024" report, titled Struck by Heat: A News Analysis of Heat Stroke Deaths in India in 2024, between March and June, 733 deaths due to heatstroke were reported across 17 states in India. Take a look at this map showing the distribution of deaths in those states—the total adds up to 733 deaths.
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