98 dead in UP, Bihar as north India swelters in extreme heatwave

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As north India continues to reel under an extreme heatwave, at least 98 people have died in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh due to severe heat in the last three days..

While 54 people have died in Uttar Pradesh, 44 people have lost their lives due to the extremely hot weather in Bihar...

At least 54 people admitted to a district hospital in Uttar Pradeshs Ballia died between June 15, 16 and 17 as the state swelters under severe heat..

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Jayant Kumar said the district is reeling under severe heat and people are being admitted to the hospital for treatment...

"Heatwave to severe heat wave conditions are likely to continue over East, east central and east peninsular India during the next 3-4 days and gradual abatement thereafter," the IMD said.. (With inputs from Shashi Bhushan and Anil Akeyla)..

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