India, April 26 -- As temperatures continue to rise in the Capital, with Delhi recording this summer's first heatwave day on Saturday, hospitals across the city have started preparing to deal with a rise in cases of heat-related ailments, officials aware of the matter said.

Delhi on Saturday recorded a maximum temperature of 42.8degC, marking a departure of 5.1degC from the normal temperature, according to IMD.

Doctors at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, located near the Rashtrapati Bhavan, said they have resumed operations of a dedicated heatwave clinic within the emergency room.

The hospital launched the specialised unit on May 8, 2024, making it among the first dedicated heatwave clinics in Delhi.

The "heatstroke room" is equipped with ...