India recorded at least 114 fatalities and over 40,984 cases of suspected heatstroke between March 1 and June 18 as the country faces a severe heatwave, according to the Health Ministry.
The National Centre for Disease Control's data indicates that Uttar Pradesh experienced the most casualties with 37 deaths, followed by Bihar, Rajasthan, and Odisha. An official noted that the actual figures might be higher.
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