Heat wave kills more than 1,100 in India

Adam Winters

In the country of India, a week long heat wave has taken up to 1,100 lives.  Many of the victims are citizens who are considered to be the poorest of the country but even some construction workers have fallen victim since they work in direct sunlight.  Air condition or some way to cool themselves down is available to over a billion citizens but this still means that millions can still be affected.  This goes to show how in many cases the poor are forgotten while those who live in comfort go on with their lives.  The heat spell is over but another is predicted to soon come.  Monsoon season will help but it will not come to the driest areas of India for a weeks to come.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/25/asia/india-heatwave-deaths/index.html