India, April 14 -- In just the first ten days of April, Maharashtra has reported 34 heatstroke cases-already surpassing the 24 cases logged during the same period last year. With a heatwave gripping several districts, health alerts have been issued across the state, sparking concerns over the implementation of existing safety measures.

District-level data reveals Buldhana has recorded six cases-the highest so far. It is followed by Gadchiroli, Nagpur, and Parbhani have each reported four cases. While no official heat-related deaths have been confirmed, a suspected fatality has been reported from Buldhana. An 11-year-old boy, a Class VI student, collapsed due to extreme heat and died en route to a hospital in Akola.

The India Meteorologi...