{"id":107470,"date":"2024-07-05T11:07:37","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T08:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=107470"},"modified":"2024-07-05T11:09:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T08:09:25","slug":"indias-heatwave-toll-likely-much-higher-than-reported","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/india\/107470-indias-heatwave-toll-likely-much-higher-than-reported\/","title":{"rendered":"India&#8217;s Heatwave Toll Likely Much Higher Than Reported"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s recent heatwave, with temperatures surpassing 50\u00b0C (122\u00b0F), likely caused thousands of deaths, far exceeding the official count of 110, VOA reported yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public health experts blame undercounting due to heat not being listed as a cause of death on certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies estimate annual heat-related deaths in India to be around 1,116. Overcrowded hospitals and a lack of standardized recording practices contribute to the undercount. Experts say many fatalities occur due to underlying health conditions worsening in the heat, making heat attribution difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A more accurate count is crucial to prioritize heatwave preparedness and save lives in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India&#8217;s recent heatwave, with temperatures surpassing 50\u00b0C (122\u00b0F), likely caused thousands of deaths, far exceeding the official count of 110, VOA reported yesterday. Public health experts blame undercounting due to heat not being listed as a cause of death on certificates. Studies estimate annual heat-related deaths in India to be around 1,116. 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