Extreme heat 'burns' India; the rivers dry up, drinking water is missing

Millions of people living in India have recently suffered from an unprecedented heat.

Temperatures are climbing above 40 degrees Celsius and people have been told to stay home and drink water.

In 2015, i extreme heat got 3.500 human lives.

"It's too hot, the plants are drying up and we have no water. Even when we spray them they dry again. It is too hard", says a man.

Meteorologists say scorching weather is affecting the harvest season, which this year has started earlier.

"Because of the heat, the crops are damaged and drinking water is lacking. also, high temperatures have halved yields ", expresses another.

The river in New Delhi has dried up as the heat wave has brought scorching temperatures. Experts say the heat is being verified more often in India as a result of climate change. /euronews