LUCKNOW, April 30 -- Uttar Pradesh experienced an unusual April marked by 44% excess rainfall, unseasonal thunderstorms and hailstorms, followed by severe heatwave conditions that pushed Banda to 47.6degC, making it the world's hottest location for a day, while temperatures in cities like Lucknow swung sharply within days.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state received 21.5 mm of rainfall in April against the normal 14.9 mm, recording 44% excess rain. East UP recorded 20.1 mm of rainfall against the normal 13.6 mm, registering 48% excess rainfall, while West UP received 23.4 mm against the normal 16.7 mm, marking 40% excess rainfall. Agra recorded 10.2 mm of rainfall on Wednesday.

The month began with unseaso...