India's hottest place is in UP, not Rajasthan. Here’s why Banda is baking at 48 degrees C
Banda, a town in Uttar Pradesh, has recently recorded extreme temperatures, reaching 48.2 degrees Celsius. This marks a significant rise in heat levels, surpassing previous records and highlighting the area's vulnerability to climate change. Researchers attribute this phenomenon to ecological destruction, including mining, deforestation, and river degradation.
- ▪On April 27, Banda recorded 47.6 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature in India that day.
- ▪Banda's temperature reached 48.2 degrees Celsius, setting a new record for the region.
- ▪Local ecological destruction, including mining and deforestation, has contributed to the extreme heat.
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India's hottest place is in UP, not Rajasthan. Here’s why Banda is baking at 48 degrees COn April 27 this year, Banda recorded 47.6 degrees C, the highest temperature in India when other places were experiencing relatively milder heat. Published on: May 20, 2026 4:54 PM ISTBy Haider Naqvi, Rajeev MullickShare viaCopy link The town of Banda in Uttar Pradesh takes on a deserted look after 10 am every day, with shops almost shut and roads empty, not because of a ritual but due to excruciating heat.Court Road, the most crowded part of the Banda district with all government offices around, bears a deserted look.
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