India continues to battle an intense and prolonged heatwave, with temperatures soaring well above normal and authorities issuing alerts across several states. India’s weather agency has issued a severe heatwave warning for the states of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
India’s national capital Delhi recorded its hottest May night in 14 years on Wednesday, with the minimum temperature settling at 31.9 degrees Celsius. The weather agency has issued an orange alert for the Delhi-NCR region, warning that temperatures are likely to remain above 45 degrees Celsius over the next seven days.
In Uttar Pradesh, Banda recorded the country’s highest temperature at a scorching 48.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Meanwhile, in Prayagraj, temperatures hovered close to 47 degrees Celsius, disrupting normal life and putting hospitals on alert amid a rise in heat-related illnesses.
In western India, Maharashtra also witnessed record-breaking temperatures, with the mercury crossing the 47 degrees Celsius mark, making it one of the most intense heat spells in the region in the past decade.
In Bihar, temperatures crossed 40 degrees Celsius in several districts, while hot and humid conditions made life difficult for residents.
Meanwhile, health authorities across states have urged people to avoid direct sunlight, stay hydrated and wear loose cotton clothing while stepping outdoors.
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