As Maharashtra continues to grapple with an unrelenting heatwave, temperatures across the state soared well above normal on Thursday, prompting concerns among residents and authorities alike.

In Pune, the maximum temperature touched 38.6 degrees Celsius, marking a departure of 1.1 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 25.7 degrees Celsius, which was 3.4 degrees higher than usual. The city recorded no rainfall during the day, with relative humidity dropping sharply from 51 per cent at 8.30 am to 31 per cent by 5.30 pm.