In Madhya Pradesh, most places of the state continue to reel under extreme heat wave conditions.<br/><br/>AIR Bhopal correspondent reports that the temperature touched 49 degree Celsius in Burhanpur on Friday.<br/><br/>Maximum temperature is between 43 to 47 degrees at most of the places. Capital Bhopal witnessed its hottest day ever in recorded history on Friday with 46.7 degree celcius.<br/><br/>The Meterological Department has said that the weather will change after next four-five days.<br/><br/>In Rajasthan heat wave conditions are prevailed continuously since last few days.<br/><br/>In today morning 36 degree Celsius temperature was recorded in most of the districts. Kota and Churu district recorded 38 degree Celsius temperature Saturday morning.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports, the ongoing spell of the heat wave conditions has also increased the water crisis in many districts.<br/><br/>Meanwhile Rajasthan government has issued alert in view of the severe heat wave conditions in the state.<br/><br/>Record breaking temperature let to high power consumption in the state.<br/><br/>More than 2 thousand lakh units were consumed yesterday.<br/><br/>Amid prevailing heat conditions, dust storm and rain in several places of eastern Uttar Pradesh in last 24 hours, decreased maximum temperature in the state.<br/><br/>However Bundelkand region is still under severe heat conditions.<br/><br/>Orai recorded highest 46.5 degree celsius while Jahnsi and Hamirpur also recorded above 46 degree celsius in last 24 hours.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports, due to changed weather conditions and south east wind with rainfall in eastern parts of state; maximum temperature is decreased by 1 to 3 degree celsisus.<br/><br/>But still temperature is hovering around 40 degree celsisus and above in many districts. Severe heat conditions in last many days demand for electricity also jumped up in the state.<br/><br/>Shortage of power supply is the main cause of power cuts in different areas.<br/><br/>Meanwhile early morning rain in Kushinagar, Sutanpur, Amethii, Basti, Gonda, and Balrampur brought some relief but no respite from high level of humidity.
News On AIR | May 21, 2016 6:23 PM
Heat wave tightens its grip in MP, Rajasthan, UP