Hyderabad, April 18 -- Khammam district witnessed two tragic deaths due to extreme heat on Friday, highlighting the severe impact of rising temperatures in the region.

In one incident, Meda Lakshmi (65), a resident of Vippalamadaka village in Wyra mandal, succumbed to heatstroke. She had been living in a tin-roofed shed and reportedly fell ill after being unable to withstand the intense heat.

Her family members rushed her to a private hospital in Wyra, where she died while undergoing treatment. She is survived by a son and a daughter.

In a separate case, Amaraboyina Dhanalakshmi (40) from Nagulavancha village in Chintakani mandal also lost her life due to heat-related illness. She worked as a construction labourer and agricultural work...