At least 16 dead in Telangana due to suspected heatstroke as temperatures soar; ₹4 lakh ex gratia announced

At least 16 people have died due to suspected heatstroke across seven districts in Telangana. The deaths were reported in Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Warangal Urban, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Jogulamba Gadwal, Rangareddy, and Suryapet districts. The state government has announced an ex gratia of ₹4 lakh each to the families of the deceased. Officials have been directed to expedite the compensation process without delay. Temperatures in the state have reached alarming levels due to the severe El Nino impact, leading to intensified heatwave conditions.