Heat wave kills 16 in Uttar Pradesh

The unabated heat wave in Uttar Pradesh has claimed 16 lives since Sunday, officials said.

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At least 11 people died of extreme heat conditions in the parched Bundelkhand area, two in Barabanki and three in Lucknow.u00a0

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According to police, the three deceased in the state capital showed signs of heat stroke and were found lying on pavements or by the roadside in different localities.

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The weather office has forecast no respite from the heat wave and that the first monsoon showers might hit the state only later this week.

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Temperatures touched the 45-47 degrees Celsius mark in Kanpur, Orai, Jalaun, Hardoi, Unnao, Azamgarh and Kannauj districts.u00a0

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The highest was recorded in Mahoba with 47.6 degrees Celsius and 45.6 degrees Celsius in Sultanpur district.u00a0

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Adding to the summer distress were power outages and growing moisture in the air -- soaring to 51 percent.

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