12 June,2026 09:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In Mumbai city, the maximum temperature reached 36 degrees Celsius, which is 3.5 degrees Celsius above normal. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
Maharashtra continued to remain under the grip of an intense heatwave on Friday, with several parts of the state recording temperatures significantly above normal even as the southwest monsoon continues to remain absent, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
In Mumbai city, the maximum temperature reached 36 degrees Celsius, which is 3.5 degrees Celsius above normal.
Santacruz, which is representative of Mumbai suburbs, recorded 35.2 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature remained high at 30.2 degrees Celsius, indicating persistently warm and uncomfortable conditions for residents. Coastal regions also reported above normal temperatures with Alibag at 37.2 degrees Celsius, Dahanu at 36.8 degrees Celsius, and Ratnagiri at 33.5 degrees Celsius.
Interior Maharashtra witnessed even harsher conditions. Vidarbha remained the hottest region in the state with Akola and Wardha both recording 43.5 degrees Celsius. Yavatmal followed closely at 43.2 degrees Celsius, while Amravati recorded 42.4 degrees Celsius. Nagpur stood at 41 degrees Celsius. Several areas in Marathwada and Central Maharashtra also reported temperatures ranging between 39 degrees Celsius and 42 degrees Celsius.
Pune recorded a maximum of 35.9 degrees Celsius, which is 3.5 degrees Celsius above normal, while the minimum settled at 26.1 degrees Celsius. Other notable readings included Jalgaon at 41.8 degrees Celsius, Ahilyanagar at 40 degrees Celsius, Malegaon at 42.8 degrees Celsius, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar at 39.3 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, no rainfall was recorded across Konkan-Goa, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha regions. Pune continues to show a seasonal rainfall deficit of minus 62.3 millimetres against the normal 62.3 millimetres for this period, raising concerns among farmers and civic authorities.
The prolonged dry spell has intensified heat stress across urban centres such as Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. High humidity levels in Mumbai, around 63 percent in the morning, have further worsened conditions, making daily commuting and outdoor work difficult for residents.
The forecast for Pune suggests mainly clear skies becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon or evening, with temperatures expected around 35 degrees Celsius during the day and 25 degrees Celsius at night. Mumbai is also likely to continue experiencing hot and humid weather conditions with no immediate relief expected.
IMD has advised citizens to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak afternoon hours, and take precautions against heat related illnesses. The weather bureau is monitoring monsoon progress closely, while meteorologists indicate that evolving El Nino conditions could influence rainfall patterns this season.
