Lucknow, May 22 -- Weather conditions across Uttar Pradesh remain sharply divided, with scorching heat gripping the western and Bundelkhand regions, while thunderstorms and rain lash the eastern districts. Banda emerged as the hottest city in the state this season, recording a searing 46.6degC .
Jhansi also faced extreme heat, with temperatures soaring to 45.4degC. In a tragic incident, a young man reportedly collapsed due to heatstroke and died before reaching the hospital.
In Prayagraj, efforts to prevent power outages include using coolers to lower the temperature of transformers. Meanwhile, in response to the intensifying heat, the Meerut district administration has declared summer vacations for all schools up to Class 8 until May 31....