High UV radiation in Telangana, AP killing people

The increasing numbers of sunstroke deaths in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is due to the ultra-violet (UV) radiation that stands at a critically high figure of 12.

A report said, the ultraviolet index or UV index is the standard measurement across the world used to understand the strength of sun rays at a particular place and time causing several skin ailments.The values of the UV index range from 0 to 11. Higher the index value, the greater is the potential for damage to the human body.