Heatwave in Uttar Pradesh: Heat Wave Grips Prayagraj, Administration Issues Advisory Over Rising Temperatures Amid Intense Heat and Harsh Sunlight
Severe heatwave conditions have intensified in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, with temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius in recent days, prompting the district administration to issue a public advisory urging residents to take precautions against extreme heat. Officials have warned of continued high temperatures and hot winds, raising concerns over heat-related illnesses
Varanasi, April 26: District administration in Prayagraj has issued an advisory over rising temperatures and as residents are struggling amid intense heat and harsh sunlight, officials said. "We have changed the school timings, and schools will be closed by 12 pm so that children do not have to stay in the sun unnecessarily. Whenever anyone goes outside at this time, they should cover their head. The body should remain hydrated, and one should drink adequate amounts of water regularly to avoid dehydration," District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma told ANI.
Urging people to avoid outings in heat, he said, "And if they do, they should take full precautions. We are installing water ATMs wherever needed." The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a heat wave alert for parts of northwest and central India, warning that scorching conditions are likely to continue over the next three days. Heatwave 2026: India Emerges As Global ‘Hotbox’ As 95 of World’s 100 Hottest Cities Recorded Within the Country.
The weather department said heat wave conditions very likely in isolated/some parts of isolated pockets of Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana Chandigarh & Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar, Gujarat on June 27. Heatwave In India: Gig Workers’ Federation Writes to Labour Ministry Seeking Mandatory Heat Protection for App-Based Workers Amid Rising Temperatures.
Heat wave also gripped Varanasi as people struggled for relief. Avoid prolonged exposure to heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose cotton clothing. Cover your head using a cloth, hat, or umbrella when outdoors, IMD said.
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