Maharashtra braces for October heatwave, temperatures likely to touch 40°C

Mumbai, Oct 10 (UNI) 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…