Scorching heat in UP: 4 dead as temperature soars to 48 degrees

June 12, 2025

Varanasi, June 12: Uttar Pradesh is in the grip of a severe heat wave. In the last 24 hours, 4 people have died due to heatstroke. 12 herons died due to heat in Kanpur. Herons were found dead on the walls near Motijheel.

Here, the state president of Uttar Pradesh BTC Teachers Association, Anil Yadav, has written a letter to CM Yogi, in which he has demanded extension of summer holidays in schools. Primary schools will open on June 15. Anil said – It is very hot at this time, children can fall ill.

There is a heat wave alert in 9 districts today. Jhansi was the hottest city in 24 hours. The temperature here was recorded at 46°C. Agra was at second place with 45.2°C. The Meteorological Department has advised not to go out of the house between 11 am and 3 pm. Wear full clothes, use umbrella and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun.

When will the monsoon arrive?

The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala 10 days before its time. The monsoon is expected to arrive in Uttar Pradesh within the next 5-10 days. There is a possibility that the monsoon may enter the state anytime between 15 and 20 June. Normally, the monsoon arrives in UP on 20-25 June, but this time the monsoon is expected to arrive before time.

More than a dozen herons have died in Motijheel due to the heat in Kanpur. Herons were found dead on the walls near Motijheel. The heat is said to be the main reason for the deaths. At present, an investigation is being conducted.

Electricity consumption increased due to heat

With the increase in heat, the consumption of electricity has also increased. On the night of June 8, the demand for electricity reached the highest this season at 30 thousand 161 megawatts.

This year the maximum demand can go up to 32 thousand megawatts. Last year in the month of May, the highest demand for electricity was 30 thousand 618 megawatts.

Doctors advice- Drink Lemonade and buttermilk to avoid heat

Due to the harsh weather, the number of patients suffering from fever, vomiting, diarrhea etc. has increased. The crowd in hospitals has increased. Doctors have advised to consume mango mint drink, lemonade, buttermilk and lassi etc. to avoid the heat.

It has been appealed to avoid stale and fried food items. In case of illness, it is also being advised to take medicine only on the advice of a doctor.

Demand to CM Yogi to extend holidays in primary schools

State President of Uttar Pradesh BTC Teachers Association, Anil Yadav has demanded from CM Yogi to extend the date of holidays in schools. He said, the scorching heat in the state these days has badly affected the normal life.

The rising temperature and heatwave conditions have rung alarm bells, especially for children. In such a situation, the decision to open schools from June 16 for small children studying in council schools can prove to be risky for their health.

He said, currently the temperature in many areas of Uttar Pradesh has crossed 48 degrees Celsius. In such circumstances, children’s health can be adversely affected, diseases caused by extreme heat such as sunstroke, dehydration, and fatigue can affect the health of children. The body of small children is less capable of tolerating heat.

Keeping in view the interest of the students and in view of this intense heat (heat wave), he has demanded from the Chief Minister to extend the date of operation (summer vacation) of the council schools of the state and all private schools up to class 8.