Nagpur hottest in Maharashtra at 44.2°C, rain brings brief respite
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Nagpur: The city sizzled under extreme heat on Monday, as the maximum temperature soared to 44.2°C, the highest in Maharashtra for the day. However, the intense afternoon heat later gave way to patchy rainfall in parts of Nagpur, offering brief respite.
Overall, the mood remained one of fatigue, sweat and confusion, as June weather continues to play truant.
Monsoon was officially declared to have arrived in Vidarbha over two weeks ago, but rains have been largely missing since the beginning of June. For most part of Monday, it felt more like peak May, with hot winds, high UV, and very little cloud cover. "The heat was unbearable. It didn't feel like June at all," said Sujata Borkar, a working professional from Civil Lines.
The minimum temperature of 29.2°C meant the discomfort lingered even into the night. The humidity level was 57% in the morning and 33% in the evening, with minimal wind movement. By late evening, however, light rainfall (0.6 mm) was reported in some localities, not enough to cool down the city but still welcomed by all.
While there was only a drizzle in Nagpur, Chandrapur recorded 27.4 mm rainfall — the highest in Vidarbha for the day — helping bring its temperature down to 40.2°C.
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All other cities, including Gondia (42.2°C), Bhandara (42.8°C), Bramhapuri (43.2°C) and Wardha (43.6°C), continued to swelter.
This isn't the first time Nagpur experienced extreme June heat and inconsistent rainfall. Historical data from the last 10 years shows that temperatures above 43°C in June are fairly common. For instance, the city recorded 46.5°C in 2015, 47.2°C in 2019, and 45.4°C in 2024. Monthly rainfall has varied wildly, from 293.5 mm in 2018 to just 72.6 mm in 2019.
This June seems headed toward another dry spell unless there is monsoon revival.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) prediction, the monsoon has temporarily stalled and rains will start lashing the region not before June 14.
"This kind of fluctuating pattern is typical of Nagpur's June climate. The city sees sharp heat peaks and then sudden rains. It's what makes forecasting here especially tricky," said a senior IMD official.
Forecasts suggest isolated rainfall activity may return mid-week, but no widespread showers are expected just yet. The maximum temperature is most likely to remain around the 40°C mark.
# Warning forecast for Vidarbha
June 10: Yellow alert for thunderstorm (40-50 kmph) in Nagpur division; Amravati division to remain dry
June 11: Yellow alert for thunderstorm in Vidarbha (all districts), but only at isolated places
June 12 and 13: Yellow alert for thunderstorm (40-50 kmph) in Vidarbha (all districts), but only at isolated places
June 14: Monsoon rainfall activity might resume in blocks, including Nagpur
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