Vidarbha Boils at 40°C; Thunderstorm Alert for 4 Districts This Weekend, Nagpur Stays Dry

Nagpur: A major part of Vidarbha continued to reel under intense summer heat on Friday, with most cities recording maximum temperatures above 40°C. According to the regional meteorological observations, Akola was the hottest at 42.8°C, followed closely by Chandrapur (42.4°C) and Yavatmal (42.0°C). The day remained dry across the region, with no rainfall recorded in any district over the last 24 hours.
In Nagpur, though a yellow alert was issued for April 11, the city witnessed only gusty winds around 9pm without significant rainfall. Despite the breeze, temperatures remained sultry throughout the day, with the mercury touching a high of 40.2°C. The minimum temperature stood at 24.4°C, showing a slight drop from the previous day. Humidity levels hovered around 46% in the morning and fell to 25% by evening.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds on April 12 for four districts — Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Gondia. No alert has been issued for April 13, though weather agencies hint at the possibility of thunderstorm activity resurfacing in isolated parts of Vidarbha on April 14.
Unlike its eastern counterparts, Nagpur district remains under the green zone for the next four days, with no weather alerts issued. Friday's brief wind activity marked the end of the short-lived yellow alert. The city is expected to continue experiencing hot and dry conditions in the coming days.