In southern India a heat wave has killed close to 180 people. Temperatures have risen above 47 degrees Celsius in the state of Andhra Pradesh. A shortage of drinking water is feared. Current high temperatures are expected to hold for several days. Weather specialists hope the arrival of the monsoon rains, expected at the beginning of next week, will bring some relief.
Last year, more than a 1,000 people died in Andhra Pradesh from the results of a heat wave.
Radio Netherlands ibid.
