Maharashtra is reeling under intense heat, especially in its landlocked areas. Vidarbha cities like Nagpur, Wardha, and Amravati saw temperatures touch 44°C, while Chandrapur and Akola crossed 45°C.

Bramhapuri was the hottest in India at 45.9°C. Madhya Maharashtra, too, is sizzling, with Jalgaon, Malegaon, and Nandurbar crossing 43°C.

Pune is facing a rare hat-trick of heat waves, with Lohegaon recording over 43°C for three days in a row. Hot winds from Sindh, Gujarat, and North Maharashtra are worsening the situation.

No relief is expected soon, and the heat wave will likely continue through the weekend. Despite April-May being hot in Pune, the absence of pre-monsoon showers for weeks has made the heat even more unbearable.