Vidarbha Sees 47.1°C Heat; Pune Enjoys Rain and Cooler Temperatures
Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region records 47.1°C in Bramhapuri, while Pune experiences moderate rainfall and cooler weather. IMD updates highlight extreme heat across Vidarbha towns.
Bramhapuri in Chandrapur district hit 47.1°C, the highest in Maharashtra. While Pune saw rain and cooler conditions, other Vidarbha towns also recorded temperatures above 45°C.
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Maharashtra was under a scorching sun on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting record highs across Vidarbha. A station in Bramhapuri, Chandrapur district, logged a blistering 47.1 degrees Celsius, marking it as the hottest spot in the state for the day.
Other Vidarbha stations were not far behind. Chandrapur recorded 46.2°C. Amravati followed with 45.4°C. Wardha registered 45.5°C and Nagpur capped the list at 45.0°C. Multiple locations in the region surpassed the 44‑degree mark, underlining the intensity of the heatwave.
Contrasting the searing heat, Pune enjoyed a reprieve. The city received moderate rainfall, leading to cooler temperatures compared to the rest of Maharashtra. This sudden shift in weather patterns has kept residents and officials monitoring the situation closely.
Meanwhile, Mumbai reported a temperature of 34.7°C on Saturday, showing that even major cities in the state were affected by the heatwave, albeit less severely than Vidarbha.
These temperatures underscore the widespread impact of the current heatwave across Maharashtra, prompting authorities to urge precautions and stay hydrated.