Akola Records 44°C as Vidarbha Faces Global Heatwave, Two More Cities in Top 10 Nagpur: With temperatures breaching the 44°C mark, Vidarbha remained in the grip of a severe heatwave on Tuesday, with multiple districts ranking among the hottest in the country. Akola recorded a blistering 44°C, emerging as the hottest place in the world, while Amravati (43.8°C) and Wardha (43.5°C) also featured among the top global hotspots of the day, according to eldoradoweather.com. Tuesday marks the third consecutive day that Akola has topped temperature charts nationally, underscoring the intensity and persistence of the heatwave conditions across the region. Notably, nine districts from Vidarbha figured among the 20 hottest in India, highlighting the widespread nature of the heat surge. In Nagpur, the temperature soared to 42.2°C, placing it at the 11th spot among the hottest cities in the country, alongside Chandrapur and Washim, which reported similar readings. Gadchiroli and Yavatmal also recorded high temperatures of 42.6°C each. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), maximum temperatures across Vidarbha were consistently 1.3°C to 3.8°C above normal, signaling intensifying heatwave conditions. The situation is further aggravated by elevated night temperatures, with Chandrapur recording a minimum of 27.6°C, offering little respite after sunset. Despite isolated gusty winds reported in parts of Maharashtra, no rainfall activity was recorded across Vidarbha, and clear skies continue to dominate the weather pattern. Anticyclonic circulation over the region is contributing to persistent heating, preventing cloud formation and rainfall. The IMD has warned that heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in isolated pockets of Vidarbha between April 16 and 19.#nagpur #imdad #vidarbha #akola #eldoradoweathercom
