Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 05:49
The heat wave is India has recorded more than 1,100 people. The deaths have been reported in Andhra Pradesh and Telengana area.
Since the heat started in May 13, more than 852 people have died from the stifling heat in Andhra Pradesh and 226 in the neighbouring Telengana, Bhambal Ram Meena, a top official in the disaster management department, said.
The temperature in the states has reduced but continue to hover near 45 degrees Celsius. It is so hot right now that the roads in the states are melting
Public announcements across the states urged people to remain indoors and drink a lot of water