Torrid Sunday: When the mercury crossed 49 deg
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Intense heat on Sunday
An intense heatwave scorched parts of north India on Sunday. Places in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh recorded 49 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperatures were appreciably above normal in many parts of Uttar Pradesh.
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Temperatures in Delhi
In Delhi, the Safdarjung observatory recorded 45.6 degrees Celsius. Two weather stations at Mungeshpur in northwest Delhi and Najafgarh in southwest Delhi reported 49.2 and 49.1 degrees Celsius, respectively.
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Banda district in UP touches 49
Banda district in Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand region recorded the maximum day temperature of 49 degrees Celsius, the highest in the state. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, this was the highest-ever temperature recorded in Banda in May.
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Heatwave warning
The weather agency advised people in the northern parts of the country with moderate health conditions to avoid venturing outside their homes unless absolutely essential. They were also advised to drink plenty of water even if not thirsty.
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Some relief expected
The ongoing heatwave was expected to peak on Sunday and then become less in intensity starting Monday. Cloudy skies and thunderstorms may provide some relief from the intense heat this week in some areas.