Record-Breaking Temperatures Grip Uttar Pradesh

Step outside in Lucknow or Noida this June and you’re hit by an unrelenting wall of heat. People are talking more about the weather than ever—and who can blame them? The heatwave sweeping through Uttar Pradesh has sent thermometers sky-high. Lucknow, the state capital, has been posting daily highs well over 100°F (38°C), with June 12 marking a brutal spike around 109°F (42.7°C). Noida, just outside Delhi, isn’t far behind. Shops have rolled up their shutters early, street vendors are missing from their usual spots, and public parks are eerily quiet—even the stray dogs are sticking to the shade.

What makes it even worse? This isn’t just dry heat. Humidity levels have climbed, so even shade offers only modest relief. Sweat refuses to evaporate, and air conditioners are working overtime. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued repeated alerts, with good reason. Older adults, children, and folks with existing health problems face genuine risk in this weather. Hospitals in the region are seeing an uptick in heatstroke and dehydration cases, keeping emergency staff on their toes.

Stubborn Skies and Patchy Rain Prospects

Most people in North India pin their hopes on the monsoon to sweep away the heat. But June 2025 is playing hard to get. Meteorologists say only 3-8 rainy days are likely this month for most of Uttar Pradesh. No relief is expected on June 12, with the sky predicted to remain stubbornly clear. Yes, you might catch a sudden shower—umbrellas are a smart addition to bags now—but big, cooling downpours just aren’t in the cards for the near future.

So, what’s the IMD advice? Stick to the basics. Drink plenty of water—much more than you’d usually think. Try not to step out between noon and 4 pm, when the sun is at its fiercest. Cover your head and use sunscreen. For those who have no choice but to commute or work outdoors, finding pockets of shade (even under a small roadside tree), tucking away cold packs, and wet cloths can help. City authorities have also started running public awareness campaigns, distributing free water at busy intersections and asking employers to shorten outdoor work shifts.

The heat isn’t just a physical stress. People’s moods are fraying, power grids are under strain, and plans for everything from wedding parties to college exams are getting reworked around weather forecasts. It’s one of those times when everyone checks their phone’s weather app first thing in the morning, hoping—against the odds—for a drop in that soaring temperature.