Heat toll increases in Rajasthan

Around a dozen persons died due to heat in several parts of Rajasthan yesterday.
     
According to police and hospital sources, three persons died each at Jaipur and Kota, two each in Sawaimadhopur and Karauli, one each in Ajmer, Baran and Alwar.
     
A middle-aged autorickshaw driver Ramavtar died due to heat stroke near Gopalpura overbridge yesterday, while another unidentified youth died near Jorawar Singh gate.
     
So far, around six dozens people have died in the state due to intense heat conditions, they said.
     
Meanwhile, state public health and engineering department has issued a circular directing its engineers and other concerning officials to take care of labourers, who are engaged in several departmental works, according to an official.
    
"We have directed officials to make appropriate arrangements for labourers for drinking water, shade, first aid kits, primary treatment facility, rest rooms," MKM Joshi, chief engineer (HQ) said.
     
"It has also been said in the circular that labourers be suggested to not to undertake work during peak hours to avoid heat-related problems," he added.