During a scorching UP rally, Rahul Gandhi cools off by pouring water over his head amidst intense heat, evoking cheers from the crowd. The gesture comes as North India grapples with a severe heatwave, with temperatures nearing 48°C. The video, shared on social media, captures Gandhi's relief-seeking act, garnering over 5,000 views. His actions highlight the dire conditions in the region, with the Met department warning of continued heatwave conditions. Uttar Pradesh and neighboring states face some of the highest temperatures recorded in recent years.
During an election rally on Tuesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi poured water over his head, remarking, "garmi hai kaafi" (it's too hot), as North India battled an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures nearing 48°C.
A video shared by @SurrbhiM on social media platform X captures Gandhi interacting with the crowd, acknowledging the extreme heat, taking a sip from a water bottle, and then pouring the remaining water over his head to cool down. The gesture elicited a loud cheer from the audience and has garnered over 5,000 views.
Campaigning for Sadal Prasad, the Congress candidate from Bansgaon (SC) Lok Sabha seat, Gandhi's actions underscored the severe conditions prevailing in many parts of North India. Uttar Pradesh and neighboring states are experiencing some of the highest temperatures in recent memory.
The Met department has issued warnings of continued heatwave (locally called loo) conditions across Uttar Pradesh. Prayagraj recorded its highest-ever May temperature at 48.8 degrees Celsius, while neighboring Delhi saw temperatures exceeding 52 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the highest maximum temperature recorded in the capital this season. IMD reported that 10 weather stations recorded their highest-ever maximum temperatures for the month of May.
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