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Kanpur sizzles at 44°C, heatwave intensifies
24 May
Summary
- Kanpur's mercury soared past 44°C, intensifying severe heatwave conditions.
- Temperatures are expected to remain high with minimal fluctuations next week.
- Residents are advised to take precautions due to intense heat and dry weather.
Kanpur, India, is currently battling intense heatwave conditions after the mercury climbed above 44 degrees Celsius on Saturday. The Air Force observatory in Chakeri registered a high of 44.2°C, while another observatory recorded 43°C, marking a substantial increase above average temperatures.
Weather forecasts indicate that dry conditions and strong sunshine will prevail across the Kanpur division throughout Sunday. Meteorologists predict temperatures will likely remain within a narrow range for the upcoming week, with the possibility of heatwave conditions escalating further.
Residents are advised to exercise caution when venturing outdoors. While the forecast suggests no major climatic shifts until June 5, there's a chance of dust storms, light showers, and thundercloud activity in isolated areas during the afternoon due to increased atmospheric moisture.
Despite brief cloud cover experienced by some parts of the city, it provided no substantial relief from the prevailing heat, which continued to dominate into the evening hours.
