Uttar Pradesh Faces Heatwave Alert as Temperatures Soar
UP braces for the boil as Met issues 5-day heatwave alert
Hindustan Times
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The Lucknow Meteorological Centre has issued a five-day heatwave alert for Uttar Pradesh, predicting a temperature rise of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. Heatwave conditions may affect 32 districts, including Prayagraj and Varanasi, with Banda recording the highest temperature at 44.2°C.
- 01Uttar Pradesh is under a heatwave alert for the next five days.
- 02Maximum temperatures are expected to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius.
- 03Heatwave conditions may impact 32 districts, including Prayagraj and Varanasi.
- 04Banda recorded the highest temperature in the state at 44.2°C.
- 05The heat index in some districts could reach between 40°C and 50°C.
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The Lucknow Meteorological Centre has issued a five-day heatwave alert for Uttar Pradesh, predicting a gradual increase in maximum temperatures by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. The weather is expected to remain dry, with heatwave conditions possible in 32 districts, including Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur. Banda recorded the highest temperature in the state at 44.2°C, followed by Sultanpur at 43.4°C and Prayagraj at 43.2°C. The minimum temperatures are not expected to change significantly in the next 48 hours but will increase by 2 to 3 degrees over the following days. The heat index is projected to reach between 40°C and 50°C in various districts, raising concerns about the impact on local communities.
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The heatwave may lead to health risks for vulnerable populations, including heat exhaustion and dehydration, particularly in rural areas without adequate cooling facilities.
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