Intense heat wave claims over 900 lives across India, torrid temperatures melt roads in Delhi

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The death toll due to severe heat wave sweeping Andhra Pradesh has risen to 852 with the scorching weather claiming 202 lives in Prakasam district alone, officials said.

At least 266 deaths have been reported in Telangana where a maximum temperature of 44.5C was recorded in Ramagundam city. Jangameswarapuram in Andhra was two notches higher at 46.4C, though the absence of power cuts came as huge relief for residents of the two states who chose not to venture outside during the hottest part of the day.

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Those kind of temps are seen here only out in the low desert.