Varanasi: The city remained under intense heatwave conditions on Monday, though partial cloud cover brought some respite. Temperatures stayed high, with AP recording 41.5°C and BHU 41.1°C.
Cloud Cover Brings Moderate Relief
After days of 43–45°C that made Varanasi one of the hottest spots in Uttar Pradesh, the clouds helped moderate the scorching sun. The city remained mostly sunny to partly cloudy, with increasing cloud cover at times that tempered the direct sunlight.
Heatwave Alert Continues
Varanasi has been under a heatwave alert, with temperatures significantly above normal, often 4–5°C higher than average for late April. Streets, markets, and even the iconic Ganga ghats have been unusually deserted during peak afternoon hours as people stayed indoors to avoid the blistering heat. Night temperatures offered little break, staying elevated around 24–27°C.
On Monday, clouds reduced the direct sun’s intensity, though highs still hovered near 42–44°C depending on cloud cover and light drizzle. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated a gradual weather shift due to western disturbances, with more clouds likely from April 28. Light rain or a dip in temperatures could bring sustained relief in the coming days.
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