The man was brought to the hospital on Monday night by his roommate and other factory workers after experiencing a dangerously high fever. His body temperature had soared above 107 degrees Fahrenheit, significantly higher than the normal body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Despite being treated in the Heat Stroke Unit, his condition deteriorated, and he passed away around 3 PM on Wednesday, according to hospital sources.
Heat stroke, which occurs when the body’s temperature regulation fails due to the inability to sweat, has become a significant concern in Delhi, which has been experiencing record-high temperatures. A weather station in the city recently recorded a maximum temperature exceeding 52 degrees Celsius.
On Thursday, the India Meteorological Department reported that Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 30.4 degrees Celsius, with the Safdarjung observatory noting a maximum of 46.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the highest in 79 years.
The weather department predicts partly cloudy skies, heatwave conditions, and the possibility of dust storms, thunderstorms, and light rain with gusty winds. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius.
Additionally, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 236, categorizing it as ‘poor’ according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). AQI levels range from ‘good’ (0-50) to ‘severe’ (401-500), with the current levels indicating significant pollution concerns.
