India, April 9 -- Bengaluru recorded its highest temperature in five years on March 29, prompting IMD to issue a heatwave alert

The water crisis in and around Bengaluru has now claimed the lives of two elephants. The two individuals, both males, reportedly wandered over 50 kilometres (km) in search of water till finally succumbing to thirst in Ramanagara district, barely 35 km from the metropolitan area of Bengaluru, according to reports.

The elephants reportedly died due to suspected dehydration and heatstroke. This points to the dangers of water scarcity and scorching heat on wildlife, especially during dry periods, according to the forest officials.

The carcass of the first elephant, a 30-year-old individual, was found in Yalavanath...