The heat wave conditions continue unabated in most parts of northern India. In Uttar Pradesh life has become uncomfortable due to intense heat and Humidity. Agra recorded highest 46.6 degree Celsius and Jhansi in Bundelkhand region touches 46.2 degree Celsius during last twenty four hours. <br/> <br/>According to the met department, in other parts of the state the temperature is not very high but easterly winds have caused a high level of humidity. The weather is partly cloudy in some areas in the state on Tuesday.<br/> <br/>In eastern UP some parts including Gorakhpur division, Mirzapur, Hardoi, Lakhimpur kheeri and Kanpur received light showers during last twenty four hours. The Met department predicts that rain and thunder showers may occur in some isolated places of the state on Tuesday.<br/> <br/>However the state Met Director J P Gupta says that there is no sign of monsoon activity in the coming three four days. <br/><br/>Jammu continues to be in the grip of severe heat wave which has paralysed normal life in the area. People are rushing to cool places like Patnitop, Bhaderwah, Sanasar, Mansar and to Kashmir Valley to avoid the scorching heat. The day temperature in winter Capital of Jammu and Kashmir State, Jammu is hovering between 44 to 46 Degrees Celsius which is above normal by 2-3 degrees.<br/><br/>Not only the day temperature but even the temperature during the nights is also showing increasing trend. Coupled with the rising day and night temperature, the water scarcity and erratic power supply with low voltage has made life of the people miserable with no respite seemingly possible in the next couple of days as weathermen have predicted dry weather for few more days. The scorching heat on Monday claimed life of a person in Jammu city. People here say that they have not witnessed such intense heat during the last 25 years.
News On AIR | June 22, 2010 12:30 PM
Several parts of North India under grip of severe heat waves conditions