Maharashtra Braces for Intense Heatwave: Yellow Alert Issued, Temps Soar to 38°C

• Maharashtra faces a severe heatwave, with the next 12 hours being crucial as temperatures are set to rise significantly on March 4.
• Akola in Vidarbha recorded 38°C; Vidarbha region expects 35-38°C, while Marathwada will see 34-37°C.
• Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts are under a Yellow Alert, with Mumbai expecting 33-37°C and high humidity.
• Western Maharashtra (Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur) and Northern Maharashtra (Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nandurbar) also anticipate rising temperatures.
• Citizens advised to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun, and watch for heat-related illness symptoms.