Hot weather-related illnesses rose to 88 cases

The cumulative cases of hot weather-related illnesses rose to 88 as of yesterday from 84 cases on May 19, said the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma).

The agency announced the breakdown of the cases according to diagnoses in a statement today, stating there were 65 cases of heat exhaustion, heat stroke (19), and heat cramps (four).

“No new fatalities were reported this week. Fatal cases of heat stroke...