<span style="color: #222222;">In Uttar Pradesh, intense heatwave across the state persisted yesterday with the mercury hovering around 45 degrees Celsius in many parts. <br />''<br />''Dry winds and high mercury have intensified plight of people in state. AIR correspondent reports that Banda was the hottest place at 47.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Jhansi at 47 degree Celsius, both five degrees above normal. <br />''<br />''Agra reeled at 45.5 degrees Celsius. Allahabad recorded a high of 44.7 degrees Celsius. <br />''<br />''The meteorological department has issued a warning of dust storm or thunderstorm at isolated places over western Uttar Pradesh.<br />''<br />'' According to weatherman there will be no respite from torturing temperature in next few days.</span><br />