← Latest news 
UP heatwave pushes Banda to 47 6 C making it India hottest spot
India
Published on 27 April 2026
Banda beats its April record as Bundelkhand simmers
Banda in Uttar Pradesh has recorded India’s highest temperature at 47.6°C, surpassing its own April peak. Jhansi also crossed 45°C as heatwave conditions stayed concentrated across the Bundelkhand region. While isolated areas may see thunderstorms and gusty winds, the extreme heat continues to grip much of UP.
- Banda recorded India’s top temperature at 47.6°C
- Jhansi also hit above 45°C
- Heatwave largely concentrated in Bundelkhand
- Thunderstorms and gusty winds may affect isolated areas
Read the full story at The Economic Times
This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on 
The Economic Times