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

The weather bulletin stated that hot and humid conditions were likely in parts of Maharashtra and there was a possibility of light rain or thundershowers towards afternoon or evening