Lucknow: The entire North India including Uttar Pradesh is currently in the grip of scorching heat. In many districts of the state, the temperature has crossed 40 degree Celsius. Hot winds are blowing since morning. Everyone is upset because of heat wave. Normal life has been badly affected by the heat waves. However, in the coming one or two days, people may get some relief from the scorching heat at some places.

Maximum temperature above 40 degree Celsius in many districts

According to the report of the Meteorological Center, Lucknow, during the last 24 hours, the maximum temperature in most of the districts of the state was more than 40 degree Celsius. On Wednesday, Prayagraj was the hottest place in the state with 44.5 degree Celsius. According to the report, during the last 24 hours, there was severe heat and heat stroke at many places in the state. During this period, except Moradabad, the maximum temperature in all other divisions of the state was recorded above normal by 1.6 degree Celsius to three degree Celsius. For the last few days, there is no respite from the heat even at night.

Temperature is not decreasing even at night

During the last 24 hours, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Bareilly and Meerut divisions recorded a significant rise in the night temperatures. Night temperatures were recorded much above normal in Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Lucknow and Agra. According to the report, Jhansi recorded 43.6 degree Celsius, Hamirpur 43.2, Faizabad, Fursatganj, Amethi and Basti 43, Kanpur 42.9, Ballia 42.5, Gorakhpur 42.2 and Lakhimpur Kheri and Varanasi 42-42 degree Celsius. were recorded.

Relief can be found in the next 24 hours

According to the report of the Meteorological Center, rain or thundershowers may occur in some parts of the state during the next 24 hours, due to which people are expected to get relief from the heat. However, normal life has been affected in the state due to severe heatwave and heat stroke. People are avoiding coming out of homes and offices in the afternoon.