India heat wave leaves more than 500 people dead

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A heat wave sweeping parts of India, including the capital New Delhi, has left more than 500 people dead.

The death toll was likely to rise, officials told the AFP.

"The majority of the victims are people who have been exposed to the sun directly, usually aged 50 and above and from the working classes," said P Tulsi Rani, special commissioner of Andhra Pradesh's disaster management department.

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"We are asking them to take precautions like using an umbrella, using a cap, taking a huge quantity of liquids like water and buttermilk, and wearing cotton clothing." Read more...

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