Assam: Heatwave claims labourer's life in Rangia
Rangia: A 55-year-old daily wage labourer succumbed to the relentless heatwave gripping Assam on Saturday.
The deceased was identified as Jogen Kalita, a resident of Rangia in North Guwahati, Kamrup.
His family said that he collapsed after returning home from work.
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However, as they rushed him to the local hospital, the man was declared dead by the doctors on arrival.
It may be mentioned that the areas in Rangia have been witnessing a heatwave of 27°C to 36.7°C with a feel of 43.3°C.
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Similar temperatures have been reported across the state.
Despite rain and thunderstorms in some other parts of the state, the heat remains at an all-time high.