Doordarshan TV anchor faints live on air while reading heatwave updates in Bengal

Parts of India are currently grappling with a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 46 degrees celsius in some areas. In a dramatic incident, Lopamudra Sinha, an anchor with the Kolkata branch of Doordarshan, collapsed on live television while delivering updates on the heatwave.
The Fainting Episode
Sinha, who has been in the broadcasting field for 21 years, recounted the moment she felt unwell and parched before the morning broadcast on Thursday. Despite rarely keeping a water bottle with her during broadcasts, she felt the need for water that day. However, due to the lack of visuals and breaks in the broadcast, she couldn’t find an opportunity to drink water until the end of the show.