Meanwhile, apart from Mumbai, most parts of Maharashtra on Friday continued to witness intense summer conditions, with interior regions recording scorching temperatures, while coastal belts remained relatively cooler but humid. Pic/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi

According to the latest weather data, Wardha emerged as the hottest location in the state at 44.4 degrees Celsius, closely followed by Akola (44.1 degrees Celsius) and Nagpur (44.0 degrees Celsius). Pic/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi

In contrast, Nashik recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 17.2 degrees Celsius, highlighting a sharp contrast of over 27 degrees. Pic/ Ashish Raje

Meanwhile, the Konkan region, including Mumbai (33.0 degrees Celsius) and Alibag (32.9 degrees Celsius), remained relatively cooler due to coastal influence, though humidity levels stayed high. Pic/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi

Vidarbha remained the worst-hit region, with several cities crossing the 43 degrees Celsius mark, including Chandrapur (43.6 degrees Celsius) and Bramhapuri (43.0 degrees Celsius). Pic/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi

In central Maharashtra, cities like Jalgaon (42.3 degrees Celsius), Solapur (42.2 degrees Celsius), and Lohgaon (41.5 degrees Celsius) also reported high temperatures. Pune recorded a maximum of 40.3 degrees Celsius. Pic/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi

Marathwada was also hot but comparatively milder. Beed recorded 41.9 degrees Celsius, Parbhani 41.8 degrees Celsius, and Dharashiv 41.0 degrees Celsius, with no station crossing the 42 degrees Celsius mark. Pic/ Ashish Raje

Meanwhile, the iconic Gateway of India appear quieter during peak hours, while many seek shade, hydration, and relief indoors. Pic/ Ashish Raje