Lucknow, Apr 25 (PTI) The state capital, Lucknow, recorded a maximum temperature of 42.9 degrees Celsius on Saturday, which is 3.8 degrees above normal, the meteorological department said.
The minimum temperature was 25 degrees Celsius.
Except for Najibabad, which recorded a maximum temperature of 39.2 degrees Celsius, other parts of the state experienced maximum temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or higher.
Banda was the hottest location in the state, with temperatures reaching 47.4 degrees Celsius, 6.2 degrees above normal. This was followed by Prayagraj at 45.5 degrees Celsius, Varanasi at 45 degrees Celsius, and Jhansi at 44.8 degrees Celsius.
The forecast for Lucknow and its surroundings predicts clear skies, with maximum and minimum temperatures expected to be around 44 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The meteorological department has warned that a heatwave is likely to occur in the area.
The state forecast is that the weather is most likely to remain dry over the state.
Overall, the weather in the state is expected to remain dry. A heatwave is probable in several places during the day, while warm nights are anticipated in isolated areas, according to the meteorological department. PTI NAV MPL MPL
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