Firefighters suspect the fire was caused by a short circuit in the air conditioning unit. Fortunately, no tourists were present at the time as the forest was closed since June 15.

Amid a severe heatwave gripping north India, Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed preparedness at central government hospitals to handle rising heatstroke cases. The Health Ministry issued advisories for prioritizing heatstroke patients and setting up special units. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital reported five heatstroke deaths and 12 critical cases, mainly laborers. The mortality rate remains high due to delayed hospital access, emphasizing the urgency of timely treatment and public awareness.

The rain-bearing system made no significant progress between June 12 and 18, extending the wait for north India, which is reeling from a sweltering heat wave