confirmation from both the states that they have announced relief packages, compensation packages up to $1,500, or in one case, $750 for the families of victims who have died as a result of this heat stroke. so the local governments in the two states are swinging into action to see what they can do to help people. they are also urging pemg ople the states to stay indoors to not step out between the hours of 10:00 clock a.m. and 4:00 p.m. when it is the hottest. to wear loose cotton clothing. stay hydrated. to use umbrellas, caps as much as possible. but it is a situation which remains very tough for thousand of people. who don t have a choice. have to stay out in the streets and are exposed to hush sun and heat. yes, malika, many are the many poor in india that don t have access to any foufrm air