Delhi: 50-year-old man critical after heatstroke, admitted to RML Hospital
New Delhi, May 21
Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital has reported another heatstroke case amid soaring temperatures in the national capital.
A 50-year-old man was admitted on Thursday morning after being brought in unconscious by police with an extremely high body temperature.
According to the hospital, doctors immediately placed him on ventilator support and initiated ice-cold water immersion cooling.
Hospital officials said the patient remains in critical condition, while details about his identity and medical history are yet to be confirmed due to the absence of any attendant.
This comes after a 24-year-old man, who was travelling by train, was rushed to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital in an unconscious state on Thursday.
The patient was immediately admitted to the hospital's emergency care facility, where a dedicated heatwave clinic initiated intensive life-saving treatment protocols to stabilise his condition and reduce dangerously elevated internal body temperature.
According to doctors, the 24-year-old was brought to the hospital unconscious around 1:45 am on May 21, 2026.
Meanwhile, emphasising the administrative priority placed on safeguarding citizens from heat-induced distress, the Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, outlines the core objective of the emergency intervention. In a post on X, the Chief Minister breaks down the specific administrative measures taking effect on the ground.
Chief Minister of Delhi in a post on X stated, "Amid the intense heat and heatwave gripping Delhi, the Delhi government is working in mission mode to ensure the safety and relief of every Delhi resident. Whether it's a labourer walking on the streets in the scorching afternoon, a dedicated worker standing at a traffic signal, a rickshaw puller, an elderly person, or any citizen in need, our priority is that no one feels helpless during this difficult time."
"13 mobile heat relief units are continuously reaching crowded areas to provide cold and clean drinking water, ORS packets, first aid, cotton gamchhas, and caps. Additionally, water bell systems in schools, cool rooms in hospitals, extra ORS, and every essential health facility are being ensured, so that relief from the heat is not just an announcement, but tangible assistance felt on the ground. The Delhi government stands with Delhi residents in every situation," the post read.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is alarming. I'm from Canada visiting Delhi for work and the heat here is brutal. I saw a RML health camp near Connaught Place giving out ORS packets and it was really appreciated by the auto-wallahs. But we need more—maybe emergency cooling shelters near major markets and railway stations. Stay safe everyone 🥵
सरकार की mobile heat relief units अच्छी पहल है, लेकिन ground level पर execution देखना होगा। मैंने खुद Laxmi Nagar में देखा कि एक water cooler खराब पड़ा है। ऐसे में ORS packets बाँटने से क्या फायदा जब पीने का साफ पानी ही नहीं? उम्मीद करता हूँ कि CM का statement सिर्फ कागजी न रहे। #DelhiHeatwave
As a doctor working in a government hospital, I can tell you heatstroke cases are rising fast this year. The ice-cold water immersion protocol is standard but it's resource-intensive. We need more trained staff and dedicated heatwave wards. Also, why no attendant? This shows how isolated some patients are—we need community outreach to check on elderly and homeless individuals daily. Kudos to RML for their quick response though.
Finally some action from Delhi govt! Those 13 mobile units are good but we need at least 50 for such a big city. Also, what about night shelters for homeless? Heat doesn't stop at sunset. CM Rekha Gupta's post sounds sincere but I'll believe it when I see it in my own area. Stay hydrated people! 💧
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