Extreme heat kills 25 in India's western state of Maharashtra

At least 25 people have died of heat stroke in India’s western state of Maharashtra since the end of March, officials said Tuesday.

Various parts of state are reeling under temperatures ranging from 42-46 degrees Celsius (107.6-114.8 degrees Fahrenheit).

The highest number of deaths, at 15, were reported in the Vidarbha region, with six in the Marathwada region and four in northern Maharashtra, according to official figures. A total of 381 cases of heat stroke have been registered in the state.