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Maharashtra Braces for Scorching Heat: New Weather Alert Issued, Carry Umbrella & Water Bottle
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News18•04-10-2026, 19:45
Maharashtra Braces for Scorching Heat: New Weather Alert Issued, Carry Umbrella & Water Bottle
- •Maharashtra is experiencing a significant rise in temperatures due to the 'October heat,' affecting citizens across the state.
- •A yellow alert for hot and humid conditions has been issued for the Konkan division, including Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, and Ratnagiri, for October 5th.
- •North Maharashtra, Western Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha are also seeing rising temperatures with dry weather expected on October 5th.
- •Temperatures are forecast to range from 26-35C in Mumbai, 20-36C in Pune, and 23-37C in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
- •Vidarbha is expected to record the highest temperatures, with Akola and Amravati likely to see 21-38C; citizens are advised to take health precautions.
Key Questions Answered
A yellow alert for heat has been issued for the Konkan division due to hot and humid conditions likely to occur in some places like Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, and Ratnagiri on October 5th.
Vidarbha has been reported by the Meteorological Department to have the highest temperatures in the state, with places like Akola and Amravati expecting ranges between 21 and 38 degrees Celsius on October 5th.
Dry weather is forecast for both Pune and Nashik on October 5th. Temperatures in Nashik are expected to range between 18 and 35 degrees Celsius, while Pune city temperatures are likely to range between 20 and 36 degrees Celsius.
