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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Diarrhoea toll touches 10 with 6 more deaths in Jajpur
1 2 Bhubaneswar/Kendrapada: Six more persons died due to diarrhoea late on Wednesday night and Thursday, taking the death toll to 10 in Jajpur district. Earlier, four people suffering from diarrhoea died since Monday night. Chief district medical and public health officer (Jajpur) Prakash Chandra Bal confirmed seven diarrhoeal deaths in the district. "We are inquiring into three other deaths reported from hospitals located outside the district," he said. On Wednesday night, Sanatan Patra, 38, of Sunapasi village died in the community health centre (CHC), Danagadi, and Tularam Sharma, 62, of Marawadipati locality under Vyasanagar civic body died in Jajpur Road CHC. Sebati Ghadei, 75, of Malapur village under Jajpur block and Pabitra Das, 45, of Dasarathpur village died in Jajpur DHH. On Thursday, Anil Singh, 48, of Khairabad village under Jajpur block died in a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. Sudarshan Patra, 45, of Taralio village under Danagadi block in Jajpur district died in a govt hospital at Anandapur in Keonjhar district, said official sources. "As per our information, six people died in hospitals in Jajpur district, and one patient died at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar till date. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No Distractions. Just Solitaire Play Solitaire Download Undo Some patients died in hospitals outside the district but we have not received exact information about their death," said Bal. He said around 500 affected people were undergoing treatment in govt hospitals at Dharamsala, Dasarathpur, Korei, Jajpur Road, Danagadi, Rasulpur, and Barachana blocks and district headquarters hospital (DHH) in Jajpur. "The problem is mainly arising due to contaminated water. We have advised people to take precaution while consuming outside food and water," he added. Sources said two patients died at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack. More than 100 patients were undergoing treatment at the SCB on Thursday. "The condition of some diarrhoea patients is critical, and we are providing all necessary treatments for the recovery of patients coming from Jajpur," said Dr Jayant Kumar Panda, professor of medicine, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack. Dr Nilakantha Mishra, director of public health, Odisha, said they are closely monitoring the diarrhoea situation. "Samples of water in the affected area have been collected and sent for testing. The report of the tests will come on Friday evening," he added. Mishra said they have asked for a report regarding the death of people due to diarrhoea. Several teams have been deployed in affected and surrounding areas of Dharmashala, Vyasanagar municipality, Danagadi, Rasulpur, and Korei blocks. Field-level actions have been intensified to control the situation, he added. Omprakash Das of Jajpur Road said a large number of people have been facing the problem of contaminated drinking water for a long time due to wrong laying of the sewerage system in many areas. "The joints of sewerage pipes loosened at many places, resulting in the mixing of sewerage with drinking water," he added. This health issue has snowballed into a political controversy, with ruling BJP and its rival BJD blaming each other for the deaths. BJD leader and Binjharpur MLA Pramila Mallick, along with other BJD leaders, visited many hospitals on Thursday. "People are dying here, and BJP govt is shamelessly celebrating its first year in office," she added. Gautam Ray, a BJP leader, said BJD govt ruled for 24 years and failed to provide drinking water to the people. "The previous BJD govt also failed to complete four mega water projects in the district. Health officials are doing their work on a war footing to check diarrhoea," he added. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Sam Altman reveals water cost of each ChatGPT query; it will surprise you
In a surprising revelation, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared that a single ChatGPT query uses a few drops of water. This comes at a time when the environmental cost of artificial intelligence is under growing scrutiny. In a blog post, Altman said each query consumes about 0.000085 gallons of water. That's roughly one-fifteenth of a teaspoon. AI models like ChatGPT run on massive server farms that must be cooled constantly. This makes water usage an important part of the conversation. Altman's claim aims to ease public concern, but some experts want more clarity and proof. How water usage is connected to ChatGPT AI runs on powerful computers stored in data centers that produce a lot of heat. To keep them from overheating, companies use cooling systems that often depend on water. As tech becomes more central to daily life, water use has joined energy and carbon emissions in the sustainability debate. Sam Altman's water estimate and what it means by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No Distractions. Just Solitaire Play Solitaire Download Undo Altman said each ChatGPT query takes about 0.34 watt-hours of electricity and a few drops of water. That may sound small, but when you think about the millions of queries made each day, the total adds up. Critics point out that OpenAI has not explained how this number was calculated. That lack of detail has made some experts cautious. Past concerns about AI's water use A report from The Washington Post last year estimated that creating a 100-word email with GPT-4 could use more than a full bottle of water. These numbers were tied to the cooling needs of data centers, especially those in hot and dry places. Altman's latest statement appears to push back on that report as pressure grows on tech firms to be more accountable. Experts call for transparency Many in the tech and environmental space say companies like OpenAI need to publish independent and verified data about their resource use. Altman's number sounds reassuring but without knowing how the math was done or where the servers are located, it is hard to trust fully. Can AI be sustainable? As AI becomes a part of more industries and daily life, its long-term environmental cost matters more than ever. Altman believes the cost of intelligence will one day drop to the price of electricity alone. That could make AI both affordable and sustainable. But for now, even few drops of water per query raise big questions. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Hospitals in Noida and Ghaziabad see uptick in patients as heatstroke, exhaustion and dehydration cases go up
Noida: As temperatures soar, hospitals across Noida and Ghaziabad have reported a staggering rise in seasonal heat-related illnesses. Doctors say that a significant increase in emergency cases of diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration was seen starting this week, as the mercury rose close to 45 degrees Celsius. Doctors noted that outpatient departments (OPDs) have been busier, especially during the afternoon hours, with patients experiencing classic symptoms of heat stress. Although there is no specific number available for heat stroke cases so far, some private hospitals reported heat stroke cases in the past few days. "With the heatwave, we saw a sharp rise in OPD patients with heat-related illnesses and a few heat stroke cases in our hospital itself, presenting with issues like hyperthermia, tachycardia with heart rates climbing up to 160 BPM, delirium, agitation, and severe dehydration. Although children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing medical conditions are more susceptible to heatwave-related illnesses, we are seeing more of the younger age group being affected, mostly males who work outdoors as labourers or in the construction industry, or those exposed to heatwaves for longer hours without proper hydration and electrolyte supplementation," said Dr Lakshika Saini, consultant, internal medicine & diabetology at Manipal Hospital in Ghaziabad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No Distractions. Just Solitaire Play Solitaire Download Undo Govt hospitals in both districts have also reported a rise in patients complaining of heat-affected symptoms. "There has been a rise in the number of patients in the past few days related to heatwaves. However, no severe cases have been seen so far like last year yet. However, as the mercury is anticipated to rise further, residents are urged to take necessary precautions," said a senior doctor at Noida district hospital. "Over the past few weeks, we observed nearly a 25–30% increase in patients presenting with heat exhaustion and dehydration. Cases are being reported particularly among outdoor workers, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions. While the exact number varies by facility, the trend is worrying enough to warrant proactive public health messaging and precautions," said Dr Ashok Grover, senior consultant, internal medicine at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Vaishali. Symptoms of heat-related illness include a rise in core body temperature to 40 degrees Celsius or higher, along with confusion, disorientation, agitation, and in some cases, loss of consciousness. Affected individuals may also experience tachycardia, severe throbbing headache, muscle cramps, weakness, fatigue, and vomiting.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Picnic turns fatal: Eight Jaipur men drown in Tonk's Banas river; 3 rescued
JAIPUR/BHILWARA: A picnic turned tragic on Tuesday afternoon when eight young men from Jaipur drowned while bathing in the Banas river near the old bridge in Tonk district. Three others were rescued by local residents. Tonk SP Vikas Sangwan said the incident occurred at around 1.15 pm in Sadar police station area. A group of 11 friends and relatives had travelled from Jaipur in a hired SUV for a day trip and entered the river near the old Banas bridge. What appeared to be a shallow stretch of water proved fatal due to a deep depression in the riverbed. "All the victims were from Jaipur's Hasanpura, Ghat Gate, and Panipech areas. It seems they assumed the water was shallow, but there is a sudden drop of nearly 15 feet along with a swampy patch that traps the feet," SP Sangwan said. The deceased were identified as Azad Hussain, alias Ballu, 35; Naushad Khan, 35; his son Kashab Khan, 19; and nephew Farhan Khan, 18; Nawab Khan, 28; his brother Sajid Khan, 20; Rizwan, 29; and Qasim, 28. Three members of the group — Shahrukh, Salman, and Sameer — were rescued. Locals who saw them struggling raised an alarm, and police, along with disaster management teams, rushed to the spot. Eight bodies were recovered from the river and sent to the district hospital for post-mortem. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No Distractions. Just Solitaire Play Solitaire Download Undo Sangwan said the area had visible warning signs cautioning people against entering the river, but these are often ignored. "This area has a deceptive landscape, and people underestimate the risks," he said. Tonk police contacted their Jaipur counterparts to inform the families. The incident has left multiple families devastated. "My brother Naushad left at around 1am with his brother-in-law Rizwan. He called in the morning to say they had reached Tonk. After that, we lost all contact," said Naushad's brother Dilshad. The bodies were handed over to the families after post-mortem on Tuesday evening.
