16 die of heatstroke in Telangana, government announces ₹4 lakh ex gratia
Severe heatwave conditions in Telangana have resulted in 16 fatalities due to heatstroke. The state government has announced a compensation of ₹4 lakh for the families of the deceased and is implementing emergency measures to address the situation. Officials are urged to remain vigilant as the heatwave is expected to persist for several days.
- ▪A total of 16 people have died from heatstroke in Telangana due to severe heatwave conditions.
- ▪The government has announced ₹4 lakh ex gratia for the families of the deceased.
- ▪Emergency measures include setting up drinking water and ORS distribution points in crowded areas.
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A total of 16 people have died due to heatstroke in Telangana as severe heatwave conditions continue to grip the State, prompting the government to issue a statewide alert and announce ₹4 lakh ex gratia for the families of the deceased.The announcement was made by Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Saturday (May 23, 2026), during an emergency review meeting convened in view of the rising temperatures across the State. Severe heatwave conditions forecast for multiple Telangana districtsThe deaths were reported from seven districts, with Jayashankar Bhupalpally accounting for four fatalities.
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