Surviving Nautapa: Coping with Uttar Pradesh's Intense Heatwave

Uttar Pradesh is currently experiencing 'Nautapa', a nine-day stretch notorious for its severe summer heat, with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in multiple districts.

Authorities are taking action to manage the heatwave, implementing measures such as shade cloths at traffic signals and water mist sprays on roads to cool down the environment.

This period, deeply rooted in local tradition, brings both challenges and cultural significance, with religious rituals occurring alongside innovative solutions to cope with the blistering heat.

(With inputs from agencies.)