Even before the month of May, summer has become a disaster in the country. Power cuts after coal crisis have added to the problems. The Indian Meteorological Department has made a more scary prediction in the month of May. According to the department, the temperature can cross 50 degrees in the month of May. In the month of April, the maximum temperature in many parts of the country was above 45 degrees. People are not able to live peacefully at home due to heat stroke and scorching heat and don’t ask outside. This heat of disaster is wreaking havoc not only in India but also in other parts of the world. 8 cities in India are included in the 15 hottest cities in the world. While the second number includes Banda district of UP.
Many areas of the north and western states of the country were also seen battling heat wave on the last day of this month. Temperatures were recorded above 40 degree Celsius in many cities. Amidst the scorching heat, power cuts have made it difficult for people to cope with the heat wave. Meanwhile, eldoradoweather.com, which tells the temperature of the world’s cities, has released the details of the 15 hottest cities in the world. According to this list, Banda district of UP is the second hottest place in the world in the last 24 hours. While the Jacobabad area of Pakistan remained at number one with 49 degree Celsius. The 15 hottest cities include 8 places in India. In which apart from Banda, Chanderpur, Ganganagar, Brahmapuri, Jhansi, Naugaon, Daulatganj and Jaisalmer are included.
Here is the list-
Electricity demand increased amid heat wave
Heat wave conditions have caused power outages in the country. According to the power ministry, the peak power demand in the country touched an all-time high of 207,111 MW on Friday. This comes amid reports of power crisis in several states across the country during severe heatwave.
Problems increased due to power crisis in many states
The demand for electricity has increased in April due to the heat and people are facing power cuts in various parts of the country. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has led to a steep rise in the prices of imported coal and some power plants not operating at their full capacity. Jharkhand, Haryana, Bihar, Punjab and Maharashtra are among the states where there is power failure. Delhi has also written to the Center on the possibility of power cuts to important installations.