Nearly 100 die as India struggles with a sweltering heat wave in 2 most populous states
Indian officials say at least 96 people have died in two of the most populous states over the last several days with swaths of the country reeling from scorching heat LUCKNOW, India -- At least 96 people died in two of India's most populous state s over the last several days, officials said Sunday, with swaths of the country reeling from a sweltering heat wave. The deaths happened in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh and eastern Bihar where authorities warned residents over 60 and others suffering various maladies to stay indoors during the daytime. All the fatalities in Uttar Pradesh, totaling 54, were reported in Ballia district, some 300 kilometers (200 miles) southeast of Lucknow, the state capital. Authorities found out most of those who passed away were over 60 years old and had preexisting Health conditions, which may have been exacerbated by the intense heat. S. K. Yadav, a medical officer in Ballia, said in the past three days, some 300 patients were admitted to the ...