Deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours.

The deceased were identified as Lakshmini Devi, Rajendra Lohara and Sauja Devi.

Laxmini, 55, a resident of Baburbanna village, had gone to meet a doctor but fell unconscious on the road. Some passers-by rescued him and took him to the Primary Health Center (PHC), from where he was referred to Sadar Hospital Bihar Sharif for better treatment. He died during treatment in Sadar Hospital.

Lohara, a resident of Gumla, Jharkhand, who worked at a brick kiln in Katru Bigha village, died due to heatstroke on Friday.

Paras Singh's wife Sauja had gone to the market but fainted due to heat stroke. He was taken to the hospital where doctors declared him dead.

After post-mortem, the police handed over the body to the family members.

Amidst the scorching heat, the district administration has advised people to take precautions and come out of their homes only when there is urgent work.

The temperature of the district was recorded at 47 degrees Celsius on Friday.