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With the summer sun blazing down on Patna, the allure of traditional earthen pots and 'surahis' has skyrocketed. Residents, seeking relief from the stifling heat and health-conscious lifestyle, are turning back to clay despite the availability of modern cooling devices. Vendors are buzzing with activity, attributing the rise in sales to the unseasonably high temperatures and sporadic power outages.

A madrasa teacher is detained in Ghaziabad. Mayor Sunita Dayal stopped two minor students carrying a sack of rotten meat. The boys stated a teacher sent them to dump the meat in the Hindon river. Police seized the sack for forensic examination. The teacher, Zubair, is being questioned. Authorities are verifying the madrasa's registration.

East Singhbhum health department has directed local hospitals to enhance heatwave treatment capabilities as extreme weather conditions surge. Hospitals are reporting a significant rise in patients with dehydration and fever, with 20-25% of admissions linked to heatwave symptoms. Authorities are investigating a suspected heatwave casualty and ensuring medical facilities are equipped for emergencies.

A 14-year legal battle concluded with a court ordering the restoration of a crucial first-floor fire exit in South Mumbai. An illegal room built beneath the staircase, used as a residence by a former caretaker, must be demolished within two months. The court emphasized the paramount importance of unobstructed escape routes in emergencies.

With a sweltering summer sweeping across Britain, experts are cautioning about the implications for those on prescription medications. Increased temperatures can exacerbate conditions and elevate the chance of dehydration, dizziness, and overheating in patients using typical drugs. Particular medications—like those for heart health and fluid regulation—call for heightened awareness.