Nearly 200 bats die during a heatwave in Korba district, Chhattisgarh, according to forest officials and local reports. The Katghora Divisional Forest Officer, Kumar Nishant, says around 200 bats have been found dead and that it appears they succumbed to heatstroke. The accounts describe the deaths as occurring during the peak period of extreme temperatures, with bats collapsing outdoors. Both reports attribute the mortality to the heatwave and indicate that the immediate cause is likely overheating rather than other identifiable threats. Forest officials are treating the incident as a wildlife heat-stress event and are investigating the circumstances to confirm the cause. The figure cited in the reports is close to 200 bats, reflecting the scale observed in the affected area within Korba and its Katghora area. No alternative cause such as poisoning or disease is mentioned in the provided summaries. The incidents highlight the impact of high temperatures on local wildlife during the ongoing hot weather conditions.