Heatwave conditions have been declared by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in various regions of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Konkan, central Maharashtra, and Vidarbha. This is the fourth heatwave alert for the Konkan region and the first for the month of May, according to the IMD.
The State is currently experiencing high temperatures, with the mercury soaring above normal levels, posing significant risks to public health and well-being. Authorities and individuals are advised to take immediate preventive measures and follow necessary guidelines to mitigate the impact of the heatwave and ensure the safety of residents in these affected areas.
Several areas in central Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha have been reeling under above-normal temperatures for the past three weeks. On May 12, in areas of the Central Maharashtra region, the maximum temperature in Jalgaon was 44.9° Celsius, and in Jeur it was 43° Celsius. In Akola, Vidarbha region, the maximum temperature was 44.5° Celsius; in Parbhani in the Marathwada region, the maximum temperature was 43.6° Celsius. Mumbai recorded 35.2° Celsius.
