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Heatwave in two southern states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh has killed at least 111 people, officials said Saturday.
The mercury in the twin states has gone up to 45 degrees Celsius.
"While 66 people died in Telangana, 45 lost their lives in Andhra
Pradesh due to heatstroke," an official said. "Nearly half of the deaths
reported in Telengana were from the worst drought hit Mahabubnagar and
Medak districts."
According to the Meteorological department, a considerable rise in the
maximum temperatures have been recorded during the past several days.
Officials said the usual April rains have been delayed in these two states, pushing mercury upwards.
Temperatures have risen unusually in the first week of April with
several parts of the country recording deviations of more than 5°C.
Authorities have advised people to avoid exposure to the sun between 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. (local time) during the day.
India's state-run television Doordarshan quoting weather officials
attributes the early onset of heat to after-effects of the weather
phenomenon El Nino (an irregularly occurring and complex series of
climatic changes) that caused poor monsoon last year.
"State governments have started precautionary majors to prevent any
harm to people due to heat waves," Doordarshan said, adding "In some
states government departments and local bodies have arranged for
drinking water booths in public places while district collectors are
publicizing precautionary measures to survive harsh weather conditions."