Living through sizzling temperatures in Banda, Indian town that is one of the world’s hottest

BANDA, India (AP) — Heat at all hours, even in the middle of the night. Long stretches without electricity, meaning some homes can’t even use basic fans. And a constant search for relief, like being hosed down with water or sleeping outside.

For many residents of Banda, a town in northern India that has recorded some of the country’s highest temperatures, just getting through each day is a challenge.