Bhubaneswar, April 30 -- As severe heat wave is sweeping Odisha, cases of heat wave-related illness and sunstroke have increased.

According to official reports, 367 persons affected by heat-wave-related illness and sunstroke have been admitted to various hospitals while two persons have died of sunstroke in the state.

Sundargarh reported the highest number of such cases at 60, followed by Mayurbhanj with 50 cases.

To date, two persons have died of sunstroke in the state, as confirmed by the State Health Department.

Keeping in view the severe heat wave and an increase in heat wave-related illness, the Health Department has warned people against venturing out of houses at peak hours.

Director of Public Health, Niranjan Mishra said, "As...