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Andhra reported zero heatwave deaths in 2020
By IANS |
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Sat, Feb 20 2021 0:36 IST |
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Women cover their faces to avoid scorching sun on a hot day. (File Photo: IANS). Image Source: IANS News
Amaravati, Feb 20 : Coming as a blessing in disguise, the Covid-19 induced lockdowns directly contributed to zero heatwave deaths in the summer of 2020 in Andhra Pradesh.
Not even a single death was recorded in all the 13 districts of the southern state, which is notorious for its scorching summer heat and humidity. In 2020, due to the coronavirus-induced lockdowns, no heatwave deaths were reported from any part of the state, said Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority executive director C. Nagaraju.