India Records 20 Heatstroke Deaths Since March, Maharashtra Reports Highest Toll

According to official data, 20 heatstroke deaths have been confirmed in India since March, with Maharashtra reporting the highest number of fatalities.

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Published Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 2:18 pm AESTUpdated Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 2:45 pm AEST 2 min read

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