Seven persons reportedly died of sunstroke in separate incidents across the erstwhile Adilabad district between Monday and Tuesday. Victims included daily wage workers, labourers and elderly persons as severe heat conditions continued to affect several parts of the region
Sunstroke deaths continue in Adilabad amid severe heatwave conditions, but many families are missing government compensation under the Apathbandhu scheme due to lack of awareness about procedures. Officials say eligible beneficiaries can claim Rs 4 lakh aid through formal documentation.