India is witnessing two contrasting weather conditions, with severe storms and heavy rain affecting some regions while intense heatwaves continue in others.
In Uttar Pradesh, at least 104 people lost their lives on Wednesday due to powerful storms and strong winds across 30 districts, including Prayagraj and Ayodhya. Prayagraj reported the highest number of deaths at 21, followed by 17 deaths in Bhadohi.
Winds reached speeds of up to 80 kmph during the storm. In Bareilly, a young man was reportedly lifted into the air along with a tin shed due to the strong winds. Meanwhile, Banda recorded a scorching temperature of 45.4°C. The weather department has issued an alert for strong storms and rain in 51 districts of the state today.
Rajasthan is also experiencing extreme heatwave conditions. On Wednesday, Jaisalmer remained the hottest city in the country for the fourth consecutive day, recording a temperature of 46.1°C. According to the Meteorological Department, a red alert for severe heat has been issued today in Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Barmer, while 13 districts are under heatwave warning.
In Madhya Pradesh, more than 25 districts are facing heatwave conditions, which are expected to continue until May 18. Khajuraho recorded 45.4°C on Wednesday. Orange alerts for heatwave and warm nights have been issued in Indore, Ujjain, Dhar, and Ratlam.
Haryana also witnessed a rise in temperatures, with the maximum temperature increasing by 1.1°C over the last 24 hours. Five cities in the state recorded temperatures above 40°C, with Narnaul touching 42.5°C. A yellow alert for heatwave conditions has been issued in the state from May 17 onward.
Meanwhile, Bihar’s Purnia, Katihar, and five other districts are under an orange alert for heavy rainfall today. In Uttarakhand, yellow alerts for rain have been issued in the hilly districts.
