Uttar Pradesh Endures Extreme Heat with Banda Hitting 46.4°C
No respite for Uttar Pradesh from scorching heat; Banda hottest at 46.4°C

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Uttar Pradesh is facing extreme heat, with Banda recording the highest temperature at 46.4 degrees Celsius. Other areas like Prayagraj and Lucknow are also experiencing temperatures above normal, prompting warnings of heatwave conditions. The meteorological department anticipates continued heat across the state.
- 01Banda, Uttar Pradesh, recorded a maximum temperature of 46.4 degrees Celsius, which is 2.9 degrees above normal.
- 02Prayagraj followed closely with a high of 46.2 degrees Celsius, exceeding normal temperatures by 4.9 degrees.
- 03The state capital, Lucknow, reported a maximum temperature of 42.4 degrees Celsius.
- 04Jhansi and Orai both recorded temperatures of 45.4 degrees Celsius, while Agra and Hamirpur recorded 45.3 and 45.2 degrees Celsius, respectively.
- 05The meteorological department has warned of ongoing heatwave conditions, particularly in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
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Uttar Pradesh continues to endure extreme heat, with Banda emerging as the hottest city in the state, recording a staggering 46.4 degrees Celsius, which is 2.9 degrees above normal temperatures. Following Banda, Prayagraj is not far behind, with a high of 46.2 degrees Celsius, which is 4.9 degrees above its typical temperature for this time of year. The state capital, Lucknow, also reported significant heat, reaching 42.4 degrees Celsius. Other cities like Jhansi and Orai recorded maximum temperatures of 45.4 degrees Celsius, while Agra and Hamirpur reported 45.3 and 45.2 degrees Celsius, respectively. The meteorological department has indicated that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist in various parts of the state, particularly during the daytime in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, warm night conditions are likely to affect isolated areas, further exacerbating the discomfort for residents. The ongoing heatwave poses health risks, and authorities are urging citizens to take necessary precautions.
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The extreme heat conditions can lead to health risks such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke, particularly for vulnerable populations.
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