May 21, 2026 8:27 PM
Banda Sizzles at 48.2°C, Remains Hottest Place in India for Third Day
Uttar Pradesh continued to reel under intense heatwave conditions on Thursday, with Banda recording a maximum temperature of 48.2 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest place in the country for the third consecutive day, according to the India Meteorological Department. Residents in Banda were seen seeking relief from the scorching heat by consuming sherbet and drinking water at roadside stalls. Local resident Puneet Saxena blamed deforestation and illegal mining activities for worsening tempe...