EnvironmentMeteorological Hazard2026-05-20🇮🇳
48°C heatwave shuts schools in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda after IMD red alert
source: Nature -> target: Residents of Banda and Uttar Pradesh
On 2026-05-20, Banda district in Uttar Pradesh experienced an extreme heatwave, with temperatures reported above 48°C. The article says the heat forced markets and daily activities to shut down by 10 am and prompted the India Meteorological Department to issue severe heat alerts. Residents reportedly faced rising health concerns across the district.
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BandaUttar PradeshSouth AsiaIndiaAsia25.475, 80.336
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