Uttar Pradesh Faces Intense Heat as Five Cities Rank Among India's Hottest
Heat is on: Five UP cities in country’s 18 hottest
Hindustan Times
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Uttar Pradesh, India, is experiencing a significant heatwave, with five cities ranking among the country's hottest. Banda, with a temperature of 43.8°C, is the third hottest city in India, followed closely by Prayagraj and Sultanpur. Meteorologists attribute this heat to clear skies and intense solar radiation.
- 01Five cities in Uttar Pradesh are among the 18 hottest in India.
- 02Banda recorded the highest temperature in UP at 43.8°C.
- 03Prayagraj and Sultanpur followed closely with 43.7°C and 43.3°C respectively.
- 04The heatwave is attributed to clear skies and lack of wind.
- 05Lucknow recorded temperatures of 41.1°C during the day.
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Uttar Pradesh, India, is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with at least 13 districts recording temperatures of 42°C or higher. Among the 17 cities nationwide exceeding 43°C, five are in Uttar Pradesh. Banda tops the list as the third hottest city in India at 43.8°C, followed by Prayagraj at 43.7°C and Sultanpur at 43.3°C. Varanasi and Agra also made the list, recording 43.1°C and 43°C respectively. In Lucknow, the temperatures were recorded at 41.1°C during the day and 24.5°C at night, with forecasts predicting clear skies and similar temperatures in the coming days. Meteorological experts attribute the rising temperatures to intense solar radiation and a lack of significant wind movement, contributing to the ongoing heatwave.
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The extreme heat can lead to health risks such as heatstroke and dehydration, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
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