22 May,2026 02:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The IMD data also showed warmer-than-normal night temperatures in several regions. File Pic
Maharashtra continued to reel under intense summer heat on Friday, with several districts in Vidarbha, Marathwada and north Maharashtra recording temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) latest weather report issued at 8.30 am.
Parbhani emerged as the hottest location in the state with a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius, followed by Jalgaon at 42 degrees Celsius and Malegaon at 41.2 degrees Celsius.
Aurangabad recorded 41.8 degrees Celsius, while Osmanabad touched 40.6 degrees Celsius. Jeur and Sholapur also remained above the 40-degree mark at 40.5 and 40.9 degrees Celsius, respectively. Udgir registered 40.8 degrees Celsius.
In western Maharashtra, Satara recorded 38.9 degrees Celsius, Sangli 38.5 degrees Celsius and Ahmednagar 39.8 degrees Celsius.
Mumbai and nearby coastal regions witnessed comparatively lower temperatures but continued to experience warm and humid conditions.
Mumbai's Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 34.7 degrees Celsius, while Colaba registered 34.6 degrees Celsius. Relative humidity remained high in both areas, adding to discomfort levels for residents.
Among coastal districts, Dahanu recorded 35.8 degrees Celsius, Ratnagiri 34.2 degrees Celsius and Harnai 34 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, hill station Mahabaleshwar remained the coolest location in the state with a maximum temperature of 29.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 19.5 degrees Celsius.
The IMD data also showed warmer-than-normal night temperatures in several regions, especially across Marathwada and central Maharashtra, indicating continued heat stress conditions across the state.
Maharashtra is likely to receive below-normal rainfall this monsoon season, with the state expected to record nearly 88 per cent of its average rainfall due to the impact of El Nino, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday.
However, officials warned that the rainfall deficit may not be evenly distributed across the state, with regions such as Marathwada and western Vidarbha likely to face a sharper shortfall and require closer monitoring.
The state government on Thursday conducted a review meeting to assess crop conditions and preparedness ahead of the monsoon season.
Speaking after the meeting, Fadnavis said the administration remains on alert following weather experts' predictions of a weaker monsoon this year.
"Western Vidarbha and Marathwada will need more attention," the chief minister said while discussing region-specific rainfall concerns.
