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Maha reports 163 heatstroke cases since Mar 1 along with three suspected deaths
Maharashtra reports a total of 163 heatstroke cases since March 1, along with three suspected deaths. A two-week spike from April 21 to May 3 accounts for a large portion of the cases, with Aurangabad leading regional counts. Officials urge precautions for outdoor workers, the elderly, and children as temperatures rise.
Why It Matters
The spike in heatstroke cases underscores the health risks of rising temperatures and the need for public health measures to protect vulnerable groups during heatwaves.
Timeline
3 Events
May 4, 2026: Region-wise breakdown and suspected deaths reported
May 4, 2026
Region-wise figures indicate Aurangabad with 46 cases, Nandurbar with 22, Nashik with 14, Pune district with 2, and isolated cases across Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Buldhana and Gadchiroli. Three suspected deaths have been reported (two in Ahilyanagar and one in Solapur district), though officials have not officially confirmed fatalities.
April 21, 2026: Spike in heatstroke cases over two weeks (to May 3)
April 21, 2026
Official data show a sharp rise in heatstroke cases over the two-week period from April 21 to May 3, with 132 cases and two suspected deaths recorded during this interval.
March 1, 2026: Start of heatstroke case counting in Maharashtra
March 1, 2026
Officials indicate that heatstroke case counts in Maharashtra are being tracked from March 1. By May 4, 2026, the state reports a total of 163 cases and three suspected deaths since March 1.