India, June 18 -- Heatwave conditions resurfaced in parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, pushing Prayagraj and Varanasi to the top of the country's temperature chart for the second consecutive day. However, evening showers, gusty winds and overcast skies brought much-needed relief from the scorching heat.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported heatwave conditions at isolated places in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Churk (Sonbhadra) and Bahraich as temperatures soared across eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Prayagraj remained the hottest city in the country with a maximum temperature of 45degC, while Varanasi was the second hottest at 42.8degC. On Tuesday, the two cities had recorded 44degC and 43degC respectively.

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