Maharashtra Faces Intense Heatwave With Record-breaking March Temperatures

Mumbai and Pune experience soaring temperatures as IMD issues yellow alerts and advises precautions during heatwave conditions.

Mumbai is under a heatwave warning until March 11, with maximum temperatures expected to reach 38°C, marking the city's second heatwave in 12 days.
Pune recorded its hottest first week of March in a decade, with Lohegaon reaching the state's highest temperature of 39.8°C on March 8.
IMD forecasts continued above-normal temperatures across Maharashtra, with some areas expected to see further rises of 1-2°C in the coming days.
Health advisories urge residents to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and take precautions against heat-related illnesses such as dehydration and heatstroke.
Coastal districts, including Raigad, Ratnagiri, and parts of Mumbai, are under yellow alerts for heatwave conditions, with dry weather exacerbating the situation.