Uttar Pradesh reels under severe heatwave as Banda records 48.2 degrees Celsius; IMD issues red alert for next two days

Uttar Pradesh is reeling under a severe heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures being recorded each day.

Banda district in the Bundelkhand region of the state continues to be the hottest place in the country for the third consecutive day, with the maximum temperature reaching 48.2 degrees Celsius. There has been no respite from the scorching heat in other parts of the state as well, with maximum temperatures ranging between 44 and 47 degrees Celsius at many places.

Even nights have become unusually warm, with minimum temperatures hovering close to 30 degrees Celsius in several cities. Animals and birds have been severely affected by the rising mercury levels. Normal life has been disrupted and incidents of heatstroke have increased.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in the state for the next two days.