Lucknow, Jun 12 (PTI) Hot weather conditions continued to prevail across the state on Wednesday with the maximum temperature staying above the 45-degree mark at most places.

Kanpur was the hottest place in the state recording a maximum temperature of 47.5 degrees Celsius followed by Prayagraj at 47 degrees Celsius, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre.

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The maximum temperature in Hamirpur and Varanasi was 46.02 degrees Celsius.

Uttar Pradesh will continue to sizzle under searing heat for the next five days, the Met office said.

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