Heatwaves in India’s two most populous states have killed an estimated 96 people in recent days. Associated Press report.

Two states were affected: Uttar Pradesh in the north and Bihar in the east, the report said. Most of the dead were over the age of 60, and those with pre-existing medical conditions were said to have been exacerbated by the sweltering heat, the report said.

Up to 54 people died in Uttar Pradesh and 42 in Bihar, according to reports. “No relief is expected within the next 24 hours,” Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Atul Kumar Singh said, according to the report. (Related: Extreme heat expected across U.S. as danger mounts for summer)

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IMD warned on Sunday that: Tweet Not only Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, but also states such as Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Ganges, etc. “It’s likely to last for a day or two,” he said. West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.

The ministry also identified the elderly, young children, manual laborers and the chronically ill as being particularly vulnerable. Regular hydration, wearing a head covering, and loose, light-coloured clothing are recommended.

According to the news agency, overnight temperatures hit record highs of 93 degrees Fahrenheit (34 degrees Celsius) in Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh, and 91 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Celsius) in Patna, capital of Bihar state. weather channel. Both cities are expected to record highs of 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) and 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius) respectively on Monday, according to the agency.

The southwest monsoon rains, which were expected to bring relief from the intense heat, have been delayed until the first week of June this year. Associated Press report Said.