Heatwave In India: Cities Across The Country Record Very High Temperatures; Prayagraj In UP Sizzles At 44.2 Degrees

India is reeling under severe heatwave conditions. On April 18, Hamirpur and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh were sizzling at 44.2 degrees Celsius. Delhi's Safdarjung Observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 40.4 degrees Celsius. Pusa and Pitampura recorded 41.6 degrees to 41.9 degrees Celsius, respectively. In West Bengal, Bankura recorded the highest temperature at 43.7 degrees Celsius. Kolkata's maximum was 40 degrees Celsius. Most parts of Haryana and Punjab recorded temperatures settling above the 40 degree-mark. Watch the video to know more.