Typhoon Claims 94 Lives in Uttar Pradesh; Heatwave Red Alert Issued in Rajasthan

April 14, Kathmandu – A severe typhoon and storm sweeping across 30 districts in Uttar Pradesh, India, including Prayagraj and Ayodhya, resulted in the deaths of 94 people on Wednesday. Prayagraj reported the highest fatalities at 17, followed by Bhadohi with 16 casualties. Indian news sources reported winds reaching speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour. In Bareilly, a young man was reportedly swept away while carrying corrugated sheets. The temperature in Banda city of Uttar Pradesh reached 45.4 degrees Celsius.

On Thursday, a warning of intense winds and rainfall was issued for 51 districts. Rajasthan is also experiencing extreme heat and heatwave conditions. For the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, Jaisalmer remained the hottest city in the country, with the thermometer reaching 46.1 degrees Celsius. According to the meteorological department, a red alert for severe heat has been declared in Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Barmer. Additionally, heatwave warnings have been issued in 13 districts.

Meanwhile, more than 25 districts in Madhya Pradesh are under active heatwave conditions, expected to continue until May 18. On Wednesday, the temperature in Khajuraho was recorded at 45.4 degrees Celsius. Today, an orange heatwave alert has been issued for Indore, Ujjain, Dhar, and Ratlam, along with a hot night alert in these districts. Haryana also witnessed a temperature rise of 1.2 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours. Five cities in the state have temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, with Narnaul recording up to 42.5 degrees Celsius. The state has been under a yellow heatwave alert since May 17. In Bihar, an orange alert for heavy rain is in effect today in seven districts including Purnia and Katihar, while hilly districts of Uttarakhand have been placed under a yellow rainfall alert.