Fire raining from the sky in UP, mercury crossed 44 degrees, Meteorological Department issued red alert of severe heat wave in 40 districts

News India Live, Digital Desk: In Uttar Pradesh, the scorching heat of the sun is now proving fatal. The scorching heat and heat wave continues to wreak havoc in the entire state, due to which life has become completely disrupted. On Friday, the temperature in many parts of Uttar Pradesh was recorded above 43 to 44 degrees Celsius, which has broken the records of the last several years. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red alert’ in about 40 districts of the state for the next 48 hours and advised people not to come out of their homes in the afternoon.

Prayagraj and Varanasi burn like a ‘furnace’, nights also become hot

Cities like Prayagraj, Varanasi and Agra of Uttar Pradesh are currently among the hottest areas. The mercury has reached 44.4 degrees Celsius in Prayagraj, while in Varanasi also the temperature was recorded at 43.4 degrees. The shocking thing is that now not only the days but also the nights have started scorching. Districts like Meerut, Baghpat and Noida of Western UP have also seen a huge increase in the minimum temperature, due to which people are not getting relief from the heat round the clock.

‘Torture’ continues till 26th April, then the weather will change

According to meteorologists, at present there is no hope of getting relief from the heat for the next two to three days. Due to dry winds and strong sunlight, heat waves are ready to scorch the body. However, one news of relief is that a new ‘Western Disturbance’ may become active from the evening of 26th April. Due to its effect, there is a possibility of cloud cover and light rain in some parts of Uttar Pradesh on April 27 and 28, due to which the temperature may drop by 3 to 4 degrees.

Caution is the only protection: Doctors warned

In view of the extreme heat, the Health Department has also issued an advisory. Doctors say that due to heat wave, the risk of dehydration and heat stroke has increased. Keep your head covered when going out in the sun and drink as much fluids as possible. The administration has instructed hospitals in all the districts to remain on alert mode and create separate wards for heat stroke patients. The coming few days are going to be very challenging for Uttar Pradesh.