Raichur, Karnataka, is currently grappling with a severe heatwave, leading to the hospitalization of over 47 newborns at the Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences due to dehydration and fever. This alarming situation arises as daytime temperatures soar between 40°C to 43°C. Medical professionals are closely monitoring the infants, many just days old, as dehydration poses serious health risks, including jaundice and potential kidney damage. Parents are advised to keep their children indoors during peak heat hours and ensure proper hydration through breastfeeding. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings about ongoing heatwave conditions, predicting temperatures could reach 43°C in the coming week, particularly in northern districts like Raichur and Kalaburagi. Despite forecasts of scattered rainfall, the heat is expected to persist, prompting urgent calls for parental vigilance in caring for vulnerable infants.