Maharashtra heatwave: Nagpur records blistering 47 degrees Celsius as temperatures soar

Amid intensifying heatwave conditions temperatures in parts of Maharashtra have risen well above normal on Tuesday with some areas recording highs of up to 47 degrees Celsius according to the India Meteorological Department IMDSpeaking on the situation IMD scientist Praveen Kumar said ldquoWe are seeing temperatures above normal the maximum temperature is around 46 degrees Celsius in some places and has reached up to 47 degrees Celsius in othersrdquoNagpur Maharashtra On the rising heat Meteorological Department scientist Praveen Kumar says ldquoWe are seeing temperatures above normal the maximum temperature is around 46degC in some places and has reached up to 47degC in othersrdquo pictwittercomNbW8dPYEOimdash IANS ians_india April 28 2026Nagpur and the surrounding regions continue to remain among the worst affected with extreme heat posing challenges for residentsVidarbha sizzles above 45 degrees Celsius dry conditions persistMaharashtra continued to witness intense heat on Tuesday with Vidarbha emerging as the hottest region as temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius in multiple districts according to data from the India Meteorological DepartmentAkola recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 452 degrees Celsius followed closely by Amravati at 452 degrees Celsius and Wardha at 450 degrees Celsius Chandrapur also remained severely hot at 448 degrees Celsius while Nagpur recorded 444 degrees CelsiusMahabaleshwar coolest in the stateHill station Mahabaleshwar recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 213 degrees Celsius offering slight relief compared to the prevailing heat elsewhereHeatwave likely to persist across parts of Central India today relief expected soonAccording to the Meteorological Departments latest national weather update Heatwave conditions are likely to continue over isolated to scattered pockets of Central India on TuesdayHowever weather officials indicated that the intensity of the heat is expected to ease gradually after today bringing some relief to affected regionsIMD warns of rising temperatures Tamil Nadu doctors advise caution amid heatwave alertsThe IMD has warned that temperatures are likely to rise further across several districts in the coming days even as the state witnesses a relative cooling of its political climate after weeks of intense activityHealth experts flag rising risk of heatrelated illnessesWith the mercury climbing steadily health experts have cautioned that the risk of heatrelated illnesses is increasing and have stressed the need for preventive measures Doctors say that staying safe during peak summer requires two essential steps constant vigilance and regular intake of Oral Rehydration Solution ORSHow the body reacts to extreme heatThe average human body temperature is around 369 degrees Celsius When the external temperature rises significantly above this level the body begins to absorb heat from the surroundingsTo counter this it activates cooling mechanisms such as sweating and increased respiration to maintain internal balance However prolonged exposure to high temperatures can overwhelm these natural processesDehydration and its risksExcessive sweating leads to a significant loss of water glucose and essential salts increasing the risk of dehydration If not addressed promptly this can lead to symptoms such as muscle cramps dizziness fatigue and in severe cases heatstroke and loss of consciousnessImpact on vital organsMedical experts warn that dehydration can adversely affect vital organs including the kidneys and the heart making timely hydration and preventive care crucial during extreme heat conditionsWith Agencies inputs