The scorching heatwave in Gujarat has resulted in a surge in the number of people falling ill due to heat-related ailments.
In the past seven days alone, 465 individuals have been victims of heat-related illnesses.
As per the official details, a total of 2,067 cases of heat-related illnesses were recorded in Gujarat during April.
These included 1,775 cases of high fever, 181 cases of vomiting and diarrhoea, 41 cases of abdominal pain, 27 cases of other issues, 22 cases of fainting and dizziness, 18 cases of heatstroke, and a few cases of severe headache.
This translates to an average of 69 heat-related illness cases reported daily in April.
With temperatures in several Gujarat cities expected to exceed 44°C in May, the number of heatstroke cases is expected to escalate further.