Banda Records 47.6°C Amidst Heatwave in Uttar Pradesh
Banda bakes at 47.6°C, slight relief in rest of UP; rain likely
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Banda, located in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, India, reached a scorching 47.6°C, marking the highest temperature in the country for April. While other parts of Uttar Pradesh experienced a drop in temperatures, Banda continues to face heatwave conditions. Rain is expected soon, potentially bringing relief to the region.
- 01Banda recorded the highest temperature in India at 47.6°C.
- 02Heatwave conditions are now confined to Bundelkhand, particularly Banda, Jhansi, and Jalaun.
- 03Temperatures in other parts of Uttar Pradesh have dropped by 2 to 4°C.
- 04Rain and thunderstorms are expected, providing potential relief from the heat.
- 05Banda has been the hottest location in the country five times in ten days this April.
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On Monday, Banda in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, India, recorded a scorching 47.6°C, surpassing its previous all-time high of 47.4°C set just two days earlier. This extreme heat continues to affect Banda, Jhansi, and Jalaun, while other areas in Uttar Pradesh have seen a temperature drop of 2 to 4°C due to moist easterly winds linked to a cyclonic circulation. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rain and thunderstorms across the state, likely starting on April 28, which may help alleviate the ongoing heatwave conditions. The forecast includes strong winds and thunderstorms in several districts, including Aligarh, Mathura, and Agra, with wind speeds expected to reach 40-50 km/h. Banda has notably been the hottest place in India five times this month, illustrating the severity of the heatwave.
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Residents in the Bundelkhand region, particularly Banda, will experience continued heatwave conditions until rain arrives, which may lower temperatures and improve living conditions.
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