Lucknow, Apr 19 (PTI) Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh over the next four to five days as maximum temperatures rise above normal levels across the state, the IMD said on Sunday.
According to the Meteorological Centre in Lucknow, dry westerly winds in the lower troposphere over interior Maharashtra are causing a gradual increase in temperatures. Barring the Terai region adjoining Uttarakhand, maximum temperatures have crossed 40 degrees Celsius in most parts of the state.
Cities including Prayagraj, Varanasi, Sultanpur, Agra, Barabanki, Bahraich, Shahjahanpur and Hardoi recorded temperatures significantly above normal, indicating the onset of heatwave conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the weather is expected to remain mainly dry over the state during the coming week, with no significant change in temperatures.
However, heatwave conditions are very likely at isolated places, particularly over southern parts of Uttar Pradesh during the daytime.
Night temperatures are also expected to remain above normal, with “warm night” conditions likely at isolated places over northwestern parts of the state during the next two to three days.
In Lucknow, the maximum and minimum temperatures are forecast to hover around 41 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius respectively, under mainly clear sky conditions.
Among major centres, Prayagraj recorded a high of 44.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Varanasi at 44.2 degrees Celsius and Banda at 43.6 degrees Celsius. Several other districts including Sultanpur, Barabanki and Bahraich also reported temperatures above 42 degrees Celsius. No significant rainfall was recorded across the state.
The IMD has advised people to take precautions against heat exposure, especially during peak afternoon hours, as heatwave conditions may intensify in isolated pockets. PTI CDN PRK
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