Banda, Uttar Pradesh Records Hottest Temperature in India at 47.6°C
UP's Banda sizzles at at 47.6 deg C, highest in country
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Banda, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, reached a scorching 47.6 degrees Celsius, marking the highest temperature in the country on April 27. This exceeds the previous April record for Banda and indicates ongoing heatwave conditions in the Bundelkhand region, affecting several nearby cities.
- 01Banda recorded the highest temperature in India at 47.6°C.
- 02Jhansi also experienced extreme heat at 45.2°C.
- 03Heatwave conditions are primarily affecting the Bundelkhand region.
- 04Lucknow recorded a high of 40.8°C.
- 05A drop in temperatures is expected across the state starting tomorrow.
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On April 27, Banda, located in Uttar Pradesh, India, recorded a staggering 47.6 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest place in the country. This temperature is 5.4 degrees above normal and surpasses Banda's previous April record of 47.4 degrees Celsius set in 2022. Other cities like Jhansi and Orai also faced extreme temperatures, with Jhansi reaching 45.2 degrees Celsius. The heatwave is concentrated in the Bundelkhand region, which includes Jhansi, Orai, and Banda. In contrast, the state capital Lucknow recorded a high of 40.8 degrees Celsius. The meteorological department forecasts thunderstorms with gusty winds in various parts of Uttar Pradesh, while a significant drop in temperatures is anticipated across the state starting tomorrow.
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The extreme heat can affect daily life, agriculture, and health, especially for vulnerable populations in Banda and surrounding areas.
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