India hit by 'unbearable' heatwave

At least 500 people are reported to have died in a heatwave sweeping India, with temperatures reaching 48C (118F) in some areas.

Most deaths have taken place in the southern states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, where more than 140 people have died since Saturday.

The BBC's Zubair Ahmed described the heat on the streets of Delhi as "unbearable".

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