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Intense Heatwave Grips Uttar Pradesh with Banda Hitting 47.6°C
Severe heatwave in UP, Banda hottest at 47.6 deg C; hospitals on alert
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Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a severe heatwave, with Banda recording the highest temperature at 47.6 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'Red Colour Warning' for extreme heat over the next three days, prompting hospitals and government officials to prepare for heat-related illnesses and disruptions in daily life.
- 01Banda recorded 48 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the highest in the country, while Prayagraj reached 46.6 degrees Celsius.
- 02The IMD attributes the extreme heat to clear skies, hot dry winds, and the subsidence of hot air from an anticyclone.
- 03Farmers in Ballia have halted paddy sowing due to the severe heat, raising concerns about crop damage.
- 04Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to ensure hospitals are stocked with essential supplies and to maintain vigilance against heat-related illnesses.
- 05Dust-raising winds of 25-35 kmph are expected in western districts, further exacerbating the dry conditions.
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Uttar Pradesh is under the grip of a severe heatwave, with Banda recording the highest temperature in the state at 47.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday, following a peak of 48 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Red Colour Warning' for extreme heat conditions expected to persist for the next three days, with an Orange Alert to follow. Other cities such as Prayagraj and Varanasi also recorded high temperatures of 46.6 degrees Celsius and 45.6 degrees Celsius, respectively. The IMD has linked these extreme temperatures to the absence of active weather systems, clear skies, and hot dry winds. The heat has started disrupting daily life, with farmers in Ballia reporting halted paddy sowing and traders in Aligarh experiencing a significant drop in business activity. In response, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to remain vigilant, ensuring hospitals are prepared for heat-related illnesses and that essential services are maintained. Dry weather is expected to continue, with strong winds raising dust across western districts.
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The ongoing heatwave is disrupting agricultural activities and reducing business operations, particularly in sectors reliant on outdoor labor.
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