Pune recorded a maximum temperature of 35.2°C on Wednesday as daytime heat intensified across Maharashtra, while temperatures at Lohegaon climbed to 35.8°C. The local weather observatory indicated that conditions could become hotter over the next two days, increasing heat exposure for commuters, outdoor workers and other residents who spend long periods outside.
The rise in Pune’s temperature was accompanied by a wider spell of above-normal October heat across several districts of Maharashtra. Amravati recorded the state’s highest maximum temperature at 39°C, followed by Yavatmal at 38.2°C and Akola at 37.9°C. Wardha recorded 37.6°C, while Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar reached 36.4°C and 36.5°C respectively.
Within Pune, the 35.8°C recorded at Lohegaon was higher than the city’s maximum of 35.2°C. The difference highlights how temperatures can vary across locations within the same urban area, particularly between monitoring points with different surrounding land uses and local conditions. The report did not provide a separate explanation for the variation.
The weather pattern has created a marked contrast between hot afternoons and comparatively cooler nights in parts of Maharashtra. For Pune residents, the sharp daytime increase is likely to be most noticeable during afternoon travel, outdoor work and other activities conducted under direct sunlight, according to the report.
The observatory’s indication that temperatures may climb further over the next two days makes the immediate forecast relevant for people whose daily routines involve prolonged outdoor exposure. Commuters and workers on construction sites, roads, transport networks and other open locations face the greatest direct exposure during the hottest part of the day, although the supplied report does not provide a formal heat-health advisory or specific protective measures.
The temperature spread across the state also shows that the current heat is not limited to Pune. Vidarbha recorded the most intense conditions, with Amravati, Yavatmal, Akola, Wardha and Nagpur all registering higher maximum temperatures than Pune. Dharashiv recorded 34.2°C, placing it below Pune’s maximum but within the broader pattern of elevated daytime temperatures reported across Maharashtra.
For Pune, the next two days will be important for determining whether the current rise remains a short spell of hotter afternoons or develops into a longer period of elevated temperatures. The local weather observatory’s forecast, as cited in the report, points to further increases during that period. No additional rainfall, humidity or formal heatwave classification details were provided in the supplied material.
