Heatwave alert in Maharashtra till April 20; Akola hottest at 44.2°C

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According to IMD, there will be a gradual rise in maximum temperature by 1-2°C over parts of Konkan during the next three days, followed by a fall of 2-3°C thereafter

Published - April 17, 2026 05:39 pm IST

IMD attributed the rising temperatures to an anti-cyclonic circulation existing at a height of 3.1 km above the mean sea level over Maharashtra.

IMD attributed the rising temperatures to an anti-cyclonic circulation existing at a height of 3.1 km above the mean sea level over Maharashtra. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for six States, including Maharashtra, where the warning will remain in place for four days till Monday (April 20, 2026).

This year, Akola district has so far recorded the highest temperature in the country at 44.2°C, followed by Wardha, Amravati, and Nagpur districts.

Published - April 17, 2026 05:39 pm IST

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