New Delhi: North India is currently experiencing a severe heatwave coupled with increasing air pollution, significantly disrupting daily life across many areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for 13 districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Mau, Ballia, Kaushambi, Jaunpur, and Azamgarh. This alert indicates a high risk.