Heatwave claims 167 lives in Telangana

HYDERABAD: The severe heatwave has claimed over 167 lives in Telangana so far, according to reports sent by districts officials to the State Disaster Management Authority. These deaths will be recognised as 'heat wave deaths' only after the SDMA confirmation. Once they are confirmed as heatwave deaths, financial assistance will be sanctioned. “All the deaths are currently under scrutiny. No death has been confirmed as a heatwave death,” an SDMA official said.