UP Weather Heatwave Update: According to the temperature report for the past 24 hours issued by the Meteorological Centre in Lucknow—the capital of Uttar Pradesh—temperatures in most districts of the state have been recorded above normal levels. An intense heatwave is being witnessed in districts such as Banda and Jhansi.
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UP Weather Heatwave Update: Scorching heat and heatwave conditions have set in across Uttar Pradesh. According to the temperature report for the past 24 hours, issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre in the state capital, Lucknow, temperatures recorded in most districts of the state have risen above normal levels. The severity of the heat is particularly evident in districts such as Banda and Jhansi, while heatwave-like conditions have also begun to emerge in Varanasi and Prayagraj.
Banda Emerges as the Hottest Place in the State
According to data released on Wednesday, April 15, Banda stood as the hottest district in Uttar Pradesh, recording a temperature of 42.6 degrees Celsius. This figure is 2.4 degrees higher than the normal average. Listed below, you can view the list of the top five hottest locations in UP.
Current Temperatures: Where and How High?
Banda: 42.6°C
Jhansi: 40.5°C
Prayagraj: 40.4°C
Varanasi (BHU): 40.1°C
Sultanpur: 40.0°C
Additionally, the mercury remains close to the 40-degree mark in Agra (39.8°C) and Orai (39.2°C) as well.
View the map below, released by the Meteorological Department, showing the maximum and minimum temperatures across UP:
Why is the Heat Intensifying?
According to experts from the Meteorological Department, an anticyclone is currently hovering over Peninsular India, including the states of Karnataka and Maharashtra. This system is gradually moving towards Central India. Concurrently, a spell of dry westerly winds continues across the region. These winds are absorbing moisture and driving up the heat.
Heat to Intensify Further After April 18
According to the seven-day forecast issued by the Meteorological Department for the period of April 15 to April 21, the weather across Eastern and Western Uttar Pradesh is expected to remain completely dry throughout the entire week. There is no possibility of rainfall. Within the coming week, temperatures in various districts of UP could rise by an additional 3 to 4 degrees Celsius. After April 18, the mercury is expected to climb even more rapidly. However, the department has not yet issued any formal ‘Red’ or ‘Orange’ alerts; nevertheless, the dry winds could exacerbate conditions.
Key Weather Updates for UP
– In Banda, the temperature was recorded at 2.4 degrees above normal.
– Due to westerly winds, humidity levels will remain low over the next 4–5 days; however, the heat intensity will remain high.
– In Prayagraj and Varanasi as well, temperatures have crossed the 40-degree mark.
– In Lucknow, too, the mercury has reached 38.1 degrees, which is close to the normal range.
Amidst such intense heat, avoid direct exposure to sunlight during the afternoon hours and ensure you stay well-hydrated. Although there is currently no official warning regarding a heatwave, rising temperatures could still pose health challenges.
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