Heat Wave Kills Over a Thousand in India

Two young boys cool off in a nearby lake. 

Earlier this week, in Hyderadad, India, a heat wave of over 110 degrees Fahrenheit with a humidity of 30% struck this larger populated area of Asia, and left about 1, 154 people dead. The number one cause of death is the lack of water. There are millions of people homeless in India, so some cannot afford water or are too ill to cope with the extreme temperatures. Officials have made state regulations for people to avoid going outside from the hours of 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., use an umbrella, stay hydrated, stay in the shade and dress in lighter clothing. They believe it will prevent the number of deaths, and they have also provided water stalls for any person to come and refill plastic cups on a daily basis. 

A homeless man sleeps in shade.