Severe Heatwave Hits Uttar Pradesh with Banda Reaching 48°C
Banda bakes at 48°C, red alert issued as heatwave intensifies
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A severe heatwave has gripped Uttar Pradesh, with Banda recording a scorching 48 degrees Celsius, the highest in India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Banda and other regions as temperatures are expected to rise further, causing discomfort and health risks for residents.
- 01Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh recorded 47.4 degrees Celsius, while Wardha in Maharashtra reached 47.1 degrees Celsius.
- 02Prayagraj had the second highest temperature in Uttar Pradesh at 46.4 degrees Celsius.
- 03The IMD forecasts that heatwave conditions will persist across several locations in Uttar Pradesh over the coming days.
- 04Mohammad Danish, a scientist at IMD, noted that winds from the southeast Thar desert are exacerbating the heat.
- 05Western Uttar Pradesh cities like Agra and Orai reported temperatures of 45.3 degrees Celsius and 45.2 degrees Celsius, respectively.
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Uttar Pradesh is currently experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with Banda district recording a staggering 48 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest place in India. This temperature is 4.5 degrees above normal, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for Banda over the next few days. Following Banda, Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh recorded 47.4 degrees Celsius, and Wardha in Maharashtra reached 47.1 degrees Celsius. Other areas in Uttar Pradesh are also facing extreme temperatures, with Prayagraj at 46.4 degrees Celsius, Hamirpur at 46.2 degrees Celsius, and Jhansi at 45.9 degrees Celsius. The IMD has warned that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue during the daytime across the state. According to Mohammad Danish, a scientist at IMD in Lucknow, the hot winds blowing from the southeast, originating from the Thar desert, are contributing to this intense heat. Unfortunately, there are currently no signs of relief from these extreme temperatures, with forecasts indicating a potential rise in temperatures over the next two days.
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The extreme heat poses health risks to residents, particularly vulnerable populations such as the elderly and children, increasing the likelihood of heat-related illnesses.
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