Maharashtra continued to reel under severe heat on Saturday with the Vidarbha region experiencing extreme temperatures, even as Pune recorded moderate rainfall and relatively cooler conditions compared to other parts of the state.
According to the latest weather update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bramhapuri in Chandrapur district recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at a scorching 47.1 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest place in Maharashtra. The other stations in Vidarbha also reported very high temperatures — Chandrapur recorded 46.2 degrees Celsius, Amravati 45.4 degrees Celsius, Wardha 45.5 degrees Celsius, and Nagpur 45.0 degrees Celsius. Several places in the region crossed the 44 degrees-mark.
In contrast, parts of Western Maharashtra and the Konkan region remained comparatively moderate. Pune’s Shivajinagar station recorded a maximum temperature of 34.7 degrees Celsius (1.9 degrees Celsius below normal) and a minimum of 22.7 degrees Celsius. The city received 13.3 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Saturday.
Sunday forecast for Pune (Shivajinagar)
IMD has predicted mainly clear skies becoming partly cloudy towards the afternoon or evening. A thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and very light rain is very likely. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 37 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Regional highlights
Central Maharashtra: Jalgaon was the hottest at 43.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Malegaon at 41.6 degrees Celsius. Kolhapur and Satara remained relatively cooler.
Konkan-Goa: Mumbai recorded 34.7 degrees Celsius while coastal areas such as Ratnagiri (34.1 degrees Celsius) and Dahanu (35.4 degrees Celsius) experienced humid conditions.
Marathwada: Parbhani recorded 42.1 degrees Celsius and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 40.7 degrees Celsius.
Mahabaleshwar, the hill station, recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at a pleasant 19.4 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, Pune’s seasonal rainfall so far stands at 106.1 mm, which is 71.1 mm above normal.
Delhi gets respite from scorching heat after rain, gusty winds
After days of intense heat and soaring temperatures, light rain and cloudy skies on Saturday morning brought temporary relief to residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Several parts of the city witnessed dust storms, gusty winds and intermittent showers, offering a brief respite from the prevailing heatwave conditions.
Delhi is currently witnessing unstable pre-monsoon weather conditions, with strong winds, dust storms, and scattered rainfall reported across several areas. The sudden change in weather came after a prolonged spell of extreme heat that had gripped the national capital over the past week.
Despite the brief spell of rain, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for Delhi and adjoining NCR areas, warning that severe heatwave-like conditions are likely to persist till May 27. According to the weather department, maximum temperatures in several parts of the city could touch 46 degrees Celsius over the coming days.
IMD has also warned of stormy weather activity across 13 states, while heavy rainfall is expected in northeastern and southern parts of the country due to the advancing southwest monsoon, news agency IANS reported.
(With IANS inputs)