Explorer

3 dead as Maharashtra roasts at 40-plus C

Mumbai: Unusually hot conditions with temperatures hovering above 40 degrees Celsius in large parts of Maharashtra have claimed at least three lives so far, officials said. "It's not a heat wave, though the weather is hot due to a combination of several factors. There will be heat wave conditions in parts of north-central Maharashtra and a few places in Vidarbha over the next 48 hours (till Saturday)," said Indian Meteorological Department - Mumbai Director V.K. Rajeev. Rain or thundershowers are likely in parts of northern coastal Konkan, Marathwada and Vidarbha during this period, which may bring some relief from the high temperatures. However, he said the conditions have slightly improved since Wednesday night with temperatures in different parts of the state recorded around 40 degrees Celsius, which is the normal average for this time of the year. ALSO READ: 15 slums gutted in Delhi, no casualties reported so far Meanwhile, a 14-year-old from Aurangabad district and a 50-year-old woman in Beed succumbed to extreme heat conditions in the past 24 hours, officials confirmed. A former Sarpanch of Bhabulde village in Dhule, Babulbai S. Nikumbe, 49, was rushed to a local hospital on Wednesday after she suffered a sun stroke and succumbed while under treatment on Thursday. The mercury has shot up and is hovering between 40-44 degrees Celsius in at least 22 districts in the state, including Satara, Akola, Nashik, Jalna, Osmanabad, Jalgaon, Nagpur, Amravati, Pune, Buldhana, Aurangabad, Yavatmal, Chandrapur, Washim, Latur, Hingoli, Nanded, Beed, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Parbhani and Gondia in the past three days. Mumbai recorded 34 degrees on Thursday with humidity levels ranging between 79-89 per cent, bring increasing discomfort to the people, and the temperature is likely to remain the same on Friday. Health Minister Deepak Sawant said that all hospitals have been put on alert to tackle any emergencies related to the extreme hot weather conditions. Bhira village in Raigad district, adjoining Mumbai, notched a staggering 47 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, but IMD officials suspect a glitch in the temperature recording instruments. A team of experts has been sent to verify the authenticity of the mercury readings, the report of which will be available shortly, Rajeev said. Meanwhile, official agencies and NGOs have advised people of the state to refrain from venturing outdoors between 12 p.m.-5 p.m. and ensure sufficient intake of liquids, especially for children, proper protective clothing and other precautionary measures to avoid heat strokes which can be fatal.
View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headline

Kejriwal To Stay Delhi CM From Jail As High Court Finds 'No Legal Bar,' Ball In LG's Court Now
Kejriwal To Stay Delhi CM From Jail As High Court Finds 'No Legal Bar,' Ball In LG's Court Now
'No Court Has Proved Me Guilty': Arvind Kejriwal Thanks ED Officers, Addresses Court Personally
'No Court Has Proved Me Guilty': Arvind Kejriwal Thanks ED Officers, Addresses Court Personally
Another Setback For Congress As Delhi HC Rejects Plea Against Income Tax Case
Another Setback For Congress As Delhi HC Rejects Plea Against Income Tax Case
ED Raids Relative Of Arvind Kejriwal's Wife In Old FEMA Case
ED Raids Relative Of Arvind Kejriwal's Wife In Old FEMA Case
Advertisement
for smartphones
and tablets

Videos

Bihar Lok Sabha Polls 2024: ABP Exclusive With Papu Yadav, MP No Longer Contesting From PurniaVarun Gandhi Pens Emotional Letter To Pilibhit After Being Denied, Says 'Mai Aapka Hu Aur Rahunga'Delhi Excise Policy Case: With CM Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest, Who Will Run The State | Watch ReportLok Sabha Elections 2024: 'BJP Just Wants To Break The Aam Aadmi Party' says Saurabh Bhardwaj

Photogallery

Embed widget