Maharashtra's Amravati records 44.4 degrees Celsius, UP's Banda 45.4°C as heatwave grips parts of country

Maharashtra is experiencing an intense weather recently with several districts in state recording very high temperatures as several parts of country reel under heatwave conditionsAccording to a weather bulletin Amravati district in Maharashtra has recorded the highest maximum temperature on Saturday with 444 degrees Celsius indicating strong heatwave conditions in the regionWith 454 degrees Celsius highest temperature in India was on Saturday recorded at Uttar Pradeshs Banda district followed by NirmalDasturabad in Telangana with 445 degrees CelsiusThe Vidarbha region continue to face the hot weather conditions and cities including Nagpur Chandrapur Akola and Wardha have reported temperatures above 43 degrees CelsiusMany districts on Saturday recorded temperatures above 40 degrees CelsiusMeanwhile the coastal areas under the Konkan region including Mumbai and surrounding districts are experiencing relatively high temperatures ranging between 33 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius However humidity levels remain high making conditions uncomfortableThe weather departments data showed that in Pune there was a possibility of thunderstorms with lightning and very light rainfall The maximum and minimum temperatures were expected to be around 37 degrees Celsius and 22 degrees Celsius respectivelyThe lowest minimum temperature of 214 degrees Celsius was on Saturday recorded in Malegaon the weather bulletin statedHeatwave grips parts of IndiaSeveral parts of India are witnessing an intense heatwave with temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius in some regionsAccording to the data multiple cities across states in Uttar Pradesh Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have recorded some of the highest temperatures in the countryHottest cities in IndiaTop 10 hottest cities and districts in Maharashtra UP Telangana and Andhra along with their recorded temperatures as on April 18RankCityDistrictStateTemperature1BandaUttar Pradesh454 degrees Celsius2NirmalDasturabadTelangana445 degrees Celsius3AmravatiMaharashtra444 degrees Celsius4AkolaMaharashtra441 degrees Celsius5WardhaMaharashtra439 degrees Celsius6KurnoolAndhra Pradesh434 degrees Celsius7NagpurMaharashtra434 degrees Celsius8SolapurMaharashtra433 degrees Celsius9AdilabadTelangana433 degrees Celsius10MalegaonMaharashtra432 degrees CelsiusThe hot weather advisoryIn an advisory issued by the weather department earlier this week below are the expected impacts from heatwave conditions and hot and humid weather Vulnerable people may take necessary precaution It is advised to take precautionary measures for hot weather while going outside during peak hours of the day Heat cramp heat rash likely during peak hours of the dayAction suggested Avoid prolonged heat exposure Stay hydrated Drink sufficient water even if not feeling thirsty to avoid dehydration Wear light weight light colored loose cotton clothes Cover your head use a wet cloth hat or umbrella while going out during peak hours Caution workers to avoid direct sunlight during the peak hours Schedule strenuous jobs to cooler times of the day Increasing the frequency and length of rest breaks for outdoor activities Recognise the signs of heat stroke heat rash or heat cramps such as weakness dizziness headache nausea sweating and seizures If you feel faint or ill see a doctor hospital immediately Farmers are advised to continue irrigation activities