On Saturday, Banda, located in Uttar Pradesh, recorded a staggering 47.4°C, making it the hottest place in India. This extreme temperature is 6.2 degrees above the normal for this time of year and matches Banda's highest temperature recorded in April 2022. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave orange alert for 20 districts, including Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Ghazipur, as conditions are expected to persist until April 27, 2023. Other cities in Uttar Pradesh also experienced high temperatures, with Prayagraj reaching 45.5°C and Varanasi at 45.0°C. The IMD warned that heatwave conditions are likely to continue due to dry westerly winds, but a Western Disturbance is expected to bring rainfall, potentially reducing temperatures by 3-5°C starting April 28. The heatwave has significantly affected daily life, with many regions experiencing temperatures well above seasonal averages.