Large parts of Maharashtra continued to experience hot and dry conditions on Thursday, with temperatures remaining above normal in several regions, according to the latest weather bulletin.

Vidarbha sizzles, Chandrapur tops chart

Vidarbha remained the hottest region in the state, with Chandrapur recording the highest maximum temperature for the second consecutive day, at 44.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Amravati at 44.0 degrees Celsius and Nagpur and Akola at 43.6 degrees Celsius each. Wardha and Bramhapuri also reported temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius, indicating persistent heatwave-like conditions in the region.