Heatwave in Vidarbha, Akola hottest at 46.4 degree Celsius

Several parts of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region is reeling under an intense heatwave, with Akola recording the highest temperature on Friday at 46.4 degree Celsius, a regional meteorological department official said. He said the heatwave is expected to continue for another five days.

Akola recorded the region's highest temperature at 46. 4 degree Celsius on Friday, followed by Bramhapuri at 45.8 degree Celsius, Wardha at 45.7 degree Celsius, Chandrapur at 45.6 degree Celsius, he said. On Friday, Amravati recorded 45.4 degree Celsius, Nagpur 45.2, Yavatmal 44.5, Washim 44.2, Gondia 43.8, Gadchiroli 43.2 and Buldhana 43.1 degree Celsius, the official said. According to the regional meteorological office, a heatwave is likely to occur over parts of Akola, Amravati, Chandrapur, Nagpur, Wardha, Washim and Yavatmal over the next five days.