Mumbai, Oct. 10 -- Several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Konkan and Vidarbha, are witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures following the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a heatwave warning for some areas until October 12.
Maximum temperatures in several cities are expected to reach 37-40 degrees Celsius, while hot and humid conditions are likely to persist in parts of the state, raising concerns over heat-related illnesses.
According to the IMD forecast, some districts in south Konkan may experience heatwave conditions, while parts of north Konkan are likely to face hot and humid weather. Temperatures in some areas could rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next 48 hours,...