Sunburn cases reported across Kerala as temperatures rise
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the mercury kept rising, at least 58 people suffered sunburns across various districts in the state.
Most cases were reported from Pathanamthitta, Kozhikode and Malappuram districts.
This is the first time such high number of sunstroke cases have been reported from the state in the month of March.
19 people have reportedly been hospitalised in Pathanamthitta district in the last few weeks while 17 are having treatment in Kozhikode while Malappuram has recorded 13 such cases.
The temperatures are expected to soar in the coming weeks as well.
Health department has warned people not to engage in physical labour between 11 am and 3 pm.
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