The renowned actor, 58, became unwell while watching a cricket match in the city of Ahmedabad.
The superstar of Indian cinema Shah Rukh Khan was admitted to a hospital in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad after suffering heatstroke during a cricket match due to the high temperatures experienced in the Asian country, official sources reported this Thursday.
The 58-year-old actor, known as ‘King Khan’, owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team, suffered the attack after attending his team’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the city police informed the media. Ahmedabadin the state of Gujarat (west).
Shah Rukh Khan “He suffered dehydration due to a high temperature of 45 degrees Celsius in Ahmedabad. He is under medical observation (…) Security measures have been strengthened at the hospital,” the Indian News Agency reported. IANS citing official sources.
The incident triggered concern in the country with several cities under alert for a heat wavewhile authorities recommend new measures to avoid health problems, such as avoiding long periods of exposure.
Several regions have reported cases of hospitalization due to exposure to heat, especially blue-collar workers forced to spend long days of strenuous work outdoors, although there is no official report.
Heat wave
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) yesterday warned of “severe weather conditions.” heat wave“, with special impact on the northern and central regions of the country, during the next five days.
Schools in several states, including Delhi, have been forced to close their doors weeks before the school holidays due to a severe heat wave in the northern region of the country, with temperatures reaching 48 degrees.
Extreme weather events, such as heat waves, have a direct impact on people’s health, especially babies, older people and those with chronic diseases. (EFE)
