India is facing a brutal and relentless heatwave as temperatures soar across North and Central India, pushing cities into crisis mode. Delhi has already recorded 44.5°C, with forecasts warning that the capital could soon touch 46°C. Banda in Uttar Pradesh emerged as the hottest city in the country with temperatures crossing a blistering 48°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued severe heatwave alerts for multiple states including Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar. Hot desert winds from the Thar region continue to fuel the dangerous conditions.  

A massive and violent thundersquall has devastated Uttar Pradesh, leaving more than 100 people dead and dozens injured after lightning strikes, collapsing walls and powerful winds battered multiple districts across the state. Shocking visuals from Bareilly have gone viral after a man was reportedly flung nearly 50 feet into the air along with a giant tin shed during the peak of the storm. The victim, identified as Nanhe Miyan, survived with multiple injuries and a fractured arm. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered compensation for affected families within 24 hours and warned officials that negligence in relief operations will not be tolerated.