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An unprecedented sustained hot spell has left well over 1,000 people dead from heatstroke and dehydration

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In the worst-hit southern state of Andhra Pradesh, parched villages and withered crops greet the eye

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As water sources dry up, some people have to trek long distances for water

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Ferocious temperatures of up 49C have created other problems, for example vehicles overheating

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Frequent power cuts and erratic water supply have also affected some urban dwellers

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In the heat, even a visit to the zoo can call for drastic measures

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But the more permanent residents know where to find the coolest spots