The Eknath Shinde government in Mahrashtra, which has come under attack following the 13 deaths in a Navi Mumbai event due to heatwave, has banned outdoor events between 12 pm to 5 pm. The ban will be applicable till the heatwave situation returns to normalcy in the State.
"A 34-year-old woman resident of Virar, identified as Swati Vaidya, was declared dead at MGM Hospital in Vashi, taking the toll to 14," said Panvel Municipal Corporation's Deputy Commissioner Vitthal Dake