Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:
The last Sunday of April was recorded as a “hot Sunday” due to soaring temperatures. The city registered a maximum temperature of 43.4°C on April 26, the highest in the past three years. The minimum temperature stood at 27.6°C. The impact of the heatwave has begun to be felt, and the Meteorological Department has warned that temperatures are likely to remain high from April 29 to May 12.
The city and surrounding areas witnessed intense heat throughout the day. As per the forecast, temperatures began rising early in the morning, with harsh sunlight dominating the afternoon.
Hourly temperature pattern
Between 8 am and 10 am, temperatures ranged between 30°C and 35°C, marking the onset of rising heat.
From 12 noon to 3 pm, the hottest period of the day, temperatures crossed 42°C to 43°C.
After 4 pm, temperatures gradually declined, though the heat persisted into the evening.
Hot Sunday leaves roads deserted
Due to the heatwave, roads remained largely deserted in the afternoon, as citizens avoided stepping out. Despite the extreme heat, scholarship examinations were conducted on Sunday, with peak temperatures recorded between 11 am and 3 pm. The weather remained hot from noon to 5 pm.
Maximum temperatures over the past three years
— April 29 to May 11, 2025: 42.2°C to 42.6°C
— April 18 to May 11, 2024: 42.2°C to 43.5°C
— April 19 to May 13, 2023: 40.6°C to 41.8°C
Rising humidity adds to heat
Increasing humidity has intensified the heat. Similar temperature conditions are expected to continue in May. Heat is being felt right from sunrise due to rising moisture levels in the atmosphere. As water vapour amplifies heat significantly, temperatures are increasing further. Citizens have been advised to avoid venturing out in the sun.
— Prof. Kirankumar Johare, meteorologist