Banda, located in Uttar Pradesh, India, emerged as the hottest place in the country on Monday, with temperatures soaring to 47.6°C, which is 5.4 degrees above normal levels. This temperature marks Banda's highest-ever April reading, surpassing the previous record of 47.4°C set in April 2022. The city of Jhansi also recorded extreme heat, reaching 45.2°C, while other areas such as Agra and Prayagraj reported temperatures above 44°C. The meteorological department has warned of heatwave conditions in the Bundelkhand region, particularly affecting Jhansi, Orai, and Banda. In the state capital, Lucknow, temperatures reached 40.8°C. Additionally, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected in isolated areas across western and eastern Uttar Pradesh, providing a potential respite from the heat.