The death toll in the heat wave sweeping India has passed 1,000, with temperatures nearing 50C (122F) in some areas.
Most deaths have taken place in the southern states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, where at least 1,118 people have died since last week.
Reports say at least 24 people have died from the heat in West Bengal and Orissa.
Temperatures are likely to drop in some parts over the coming days.
Hospitals are on alert to treat heatstroke patients and authorities have advised people to stay indoors.
Heatwave conditions have been prevailing in the two worst-affected southern Indian states since mid-April, but most of the deaths have happened in the past week.
In the worst-hit state of Andhra Pradesh, where temperatures climbed to 47C on Monday, 852 people have died.
In neighbouring Telangana state, 266 people have died in the last week as temperatures hit 48C (118F) over the weekend.
Alfred Innes lives in its capital Hyderabad and says members of the public have received little help so far.
Temperatures fell slightly in Telangana on Tuesday, and are expected to start dropping in Andhra Pradesh by the end of the week.
The weather is likely to cool further when the summer monsoon begins at the end of the month.
The death toll in the heat wave sweeping India has passed 1,000, with temperatures nearing 50C (122F) in some areas.Most deaths have taken place in the southern states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, where at least 1,118 people have died since last week.Reports say at least 24 people have died from the heat in West Bengal and Orissa.Temperatures are likely to drop in some parts over the coming days.Hospitals are on alert to treat heatstroke patients and authorities have advised people to stay indoors.Heatwave conditions have been prevailing in the two worst-affected southern Indian states since mid-April, but most of the deaths have happened in the past week.In the worst-hit state of Andhra Pradesh, where temperatures climbed to 47C on Monday, 852 people have died.In neighbouring Telangana state, 266 people have died in the last week as temperatures hit 48C (118F) over the weekend.Alfred Innes lives in its capital Hyderabad and says members of the public have received little help so far.Temperatures fell slightly in Telangana on Tuesday, and are expected to start dropping in Andhra Pradesh by the end of the week.The weather is likely to cool further when the summer monsoon begins at the end of the month.
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