Stay hydrated, advises IMD as Pune reels under hot and humid conditions

On Monday, Lohegaon’s automatic weather station recorded 42.2 degrees Celsius, the highest maximum temperature recorded this season.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that chances of heat stroke and other related illnesses are high as Pune district is sizzling under what is technically known as hot and humid conditions.

Shivajinagar on Monday recorded 40.2 degrees Celsius, which is also the highest maximum temperature that the automatic weather station recorded this season. Koregaon Park too was exceptionally hot with the maximum temperature reaching 41.1 degrees Celsius.

The mercury has been on the rise since Sunday, with Monday being one of the hottest days of the season. Lohegaon’s automatic weather station is located within the Air Force station. Given the proximity of the station to the busy Vimannagar area as well as the ongoing construction in the area, this weather station normally reports higher temperature than most other parts. Shivajingar’s automatic weather station is located within the premises of the Agriculture College and it recording above 40 degrees Celsius is indicative of the intensity of heat.