LUCKNOW, May 19 -- Even as maximum temperatures have relented in many parts of the state, Banda continues to reel under an intense heatwave for the past week. On Sunday, the district recorded the highest temperature in the state at 46.4degC-2.9 degrees above normal. Earlier, Banda was the hottest in the country at 46.2degC on May 16 and 44.2degC on May 13.

No major change is expected in day or night temperatures across the state over the next five days.

The day before, the health department issued advisories urging people to stay indoors between 12 noon and 4 pm, remain hydrated, and take extra care of the elderly and children.

While isolated parts of the state continue to experience heatwave conditions, the IMD has predicted rain and ...