A heatwave red alert has been issued for parts of Uttar Pradesh today, May 22, 2026, as severe summer conditions continue across the state. Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Bhadohi and Jaunpur are among the districts expected to face intense heat during the day. The warning comes as several areas in Uttar Pradesh are experiencing high daytime temperatures, dry winds and unusually warm nights. Banda and Prayagraj are already facing ex