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Temperature breaches 42°C mark in Lucknow as UP reels under intense heatwave
A spell of intense heat swept across Uttar Pradesh, with Lucknow recording 42.5°C on Friday as several districts logged 40°C-plus readings. The Met department warned of continuing heat and dry conditions, with a forecast for a 43°C high on Saturday and a hot, dry week ahead. Delhi also faced a hotter Saturday, with 42–44°C expected.
Why It Matters
Rising temperatures pose health risks and strain power and water resources. The forecast of persistent heat suggests ongoing public advisories and preparedness will be needed across communities.
Timeline
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April 25, 2026 — Saturday: Delhi wakes to heat; 42–44°C max, ~25.2°C min
April 25, 2026
The national capital woke up to a hotter Saturday, with temperatures crossing the 40-degree mark. The maximum temperature is expected to range between 42°C and 44°C, while the minimum may settle around 25.2°C. The sky is likely to remain partly cloudy, with heatwave conditions prevailing, according to IMD. Hot surface winds are expected to blow at speeds of 15–25 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 35 km/h during the day.
April 25, 2026 — Saturday: Met warns of heat wave; Lucknow forecast around 43°C/26°C
April 25, 2026
The Met department warned of a heat wave, forecasting clear skies in Lucknow and its neighbourhood on Saturday, with maximum and minimum temperatures around 43°C and 26°C. The weather is likely to remain dry over the state. The Met department also said that the heat wave is very likely at isolated places during the daytime in western Uttar Pradesh and at a few places in the eastern parts of the state. Heatwave and dry conditions are also forecasted for next week.
April 24, 2026 — Friday: UP records 40°C-plus readings
April 24, 2026
Temperatures in Uttar Pradesh crossed the 40-degree mark at several places on Friday. Lucknow recorded a maximum of 42.5°C, 3.4°C above the season's normal, with a minimum of 22.6°C. Prayagraj rose to 45.2°C, the hottest in the state, followed by Varanasi at 44.3°C, Banda at 44.2°C and Agra at 44.0°C. Najibabad and Muzaffarnagar registered readings below 40°C.