More than 1,000 Dead in India Heat Wave

People in India are doing whatever they can to stay cool as temperatures soar during a deadly heat wave. The scorching temperatures have contributed to the deaths of at least 1,400 people.

Officials are warning people to stay out of the sun, cover their heads and drink plenty of water.

Meanwhile, forecasters say the high temperatures will continue for several more days.

CBN Disaster Relief is on the ground in India providing assistance.

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Priti Choudhry is regional director of CBN India, based in New Delhi. She spoke more with CBN News Producer Steve Little about the heat wave that's killed more than 1,400 people this month.