Sunstroke kills 17 in Orissa

Heatwave continues to play havoc in Orissa, as 17 people have been killed so far in sunstroke in different parts of the state. At least 5 people have been killed in Puri district, while Khurda and Keonjhar reported two casualties each. Other districts such as Balasore, Kendrapara, Mayurbhanj, Nayagarh and Sundargarh too reported one death each due to sunstroke.

Western Orissa is worst affected, as Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Bolangir and Jharsuguda witnessing unprecedented heat wave and acute water shortage. Industrial town Talcher reported a highest temperature of 45 degree on Saturday. The government has taken several measures to fight the heatwave related problems. All 30 districts of the state have been put on high alert and district collectors have been asked to take necessary steps to gear up to face a heat wave.