Moradabad, May 24 -- Uttar Pradesh continued to reel under severe heatwave conditions on Sunday, with temperatures ranging between 43 degrees Celsius and 46 degrees Celsius across several districts, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to persist over parts of the state, particularly in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

In Moradabad, residents described worsening conditions due to intense heat and rising humidity, saying daily life has been severely affected as people step out only for essential work and rely on cold beverages and water for relief.

"It is extremely hot today. Stepping out on the road is becoming very difficult," said Akhil Khan, who had stepped out to buy medicin...