Nagpur, 25

Apr (HS): The Vidarbha region continues to reel under severe heatwave

conditions on Friday, with several districts recording temperatures above 44°C.

Brahmapuri was the hottest in the region at a blistering 45.5°C, followed

closely by Chandrapur at 45.4°C and Akola at 45.1°C. Other major cities like

Amravati (44.6°C), Yavatmal (44.4°C), Wardha (44.1°C), and Nagpur (44.0°C) also

faced sweltering heat.

Districts such as

Washim (43.4°C), Gadchiroli (43.2°C), Gondia and Bhandara (both at 42.6°C), and

Buldana (40.6°C) weren’t spared either.

Authorities have

issued advisories urging people to avoid outdoor activities during peak hours

and stay hydrated. With no immediate respite in sight, residents are bracing

for more scorching days ahead.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar