Uttar Pradesh Heatwave: Banda 48.2°C

India — Uttar Pradesh>>> is experiencing an intense heatwave, with India — Bankura district>>> recording a maximum temperature of 48.2 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days, making it the hottest place in India. Residents like Puneet Saxena>>> and Syed Imran Ali>>> attribute the extreme heat to deforestation and illegal mining. In response, Civil Hospital, Lucknow has set up a 'cold room' and special wards for heat stress patients, as detailed by Chief Medical Superintendent Devesh Chandra Pandey>>>. The Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department>>> has issued an 'Orange Alert' for western India — Uttar Pradesh>>>. Meteorologist Dinesh Goel>>> explained the causes, including direct sunlight and low soil moisture. Physician Vineet Sachan>>> reported a rise in heat-related illnesses, and District Magistrate Amit Aseri>>> has put hospitals on alert and issued public advisories.