PUNE, April 27 -- Large parts of Maharashtra continued to reel under severe heatwave conditions on Saturday, with several districts in the Vidarbha region recording the highest daytime temperatures of the season so far. According to the IMD, the maximum temperatures are expected to reach 39 degrees in Thane; 38 degrees in Navi Mumbai; and 35 degrees in Mumbai on Monday. The Vidarbha region remained the worst affected, with several districts experiencing extreme heatwave conditions. At least four weather stations recorded temperatures of 46degC or above, while six others reported temperatures between 44degC and 45degC. Akola emerged as the hottest location in Maharashtra on Saturday, with the mercury soaring to 46.9degC. Other districts in Vidarbha also witnessed scorching conditions, intensifying concerns over prolonged heat exposure and health risks. S D Sanap, senior meteorologist at the IMD Pune, said that an anti-cyclonic circulation over interior Maharashtra and the adjoining regions is responsible for the rise in temperatures. "Under such conditions, air subsides and compresses, which leads to clearer skies and allows more solar radiation to reach the surface. Wind flow is also relatively weak, and this contributes to the rise in temperatures," Sanap explained. "The conditions are likely to improve after the next 48 hours, with maximum temperatures expected to dip by around 1 to 2degC," Sanap said. Meanwhile, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in Akola, Amravati and Wardha districts for Monday. No colour-coded warnings have been issued for the remaining parts of the state as of Sunday evening. Health experts have advised residents to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours; remain hydrated; and take precautions against heatstroke....