LUCKNOW, April 23 -- Out of the 32 meteorological stations, day temperatures in 25 cities across Uttar Pradesh have crossed the 40-degree Celsius mark on Wednesday. The forecast for the state weather is most likely dry. The IMD has issued a warning of a heat wave very likely at isolated places over the state.

Maximum and minimum temperature in the state capital on Wednesday was 41.2 and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively. However, it felt like 44 degrees, said commuters in the city. Commuters in the city were seen covering their face and head with a cloth to protect themselves from the scorching sun on Wednesday.

The forecast for Lucknow for the next 24 hours is clear sky. Maximum and minimum temperature will be around 42 C and 23 C, resp...