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1 2 3 Pune: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said clear sky conditions are expected to ensure day temperature remains between 40°C and 43°C till Friday, while ruling out any chances of rain in the said period. The temperature in Shivajinagar is expected to be around 40°C - 41°C, while it will remain around 42°C - 43°C in Lohegaon. On Sunday, the city experienced clear sky conditions.
Shivajinagar and Lohegaon recorded 38.7°C and 41.5°C temperature —above normal by 0.
7° and 3.5°, respectively. Night temperature reduced to 20°C — below normal by 0.
4° — because of the slightly lower day temperature in Shivajinagar. At the same time, Lohegaon's night temperature was 23.9°C — above normal by 3.
5°, said the officials. IMD Pune scientist SD Sanap told TOI, "Currently, there is no system impacting the weather conditions in the state and there is no moisture incursion over any region. There is no scope for rainfall for the next few days, at least.
" "Clear sky conditions have resulted in hot days. The temperature in the city will remain in the range of 40°C - 43°C through the week. The heat intensity is high because of clear skies.
People should take necessary precautions before stepping out," he added. The city has been recording over 40°C temperature for the last few days, although local conditions did lead to light rainfall in some areas. People are not out in the afternoon, with lower traffic movement in this period compared to morning hours, said city traffic police officials.
"Excessive heat and local conditions sometimes cause rainfall. However, the influence of such a local system remains within the boundary of a few kilometres. It doesn't impact the overall weather conditions," said IMD officials.
The day temperature has increased in Marathwada — with Parbhani at 42.4°C, Osmanabad at 41.8°C and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar at 41.
6°C — above normal by 2.9°, 2.7° and 2.
1°, respectively. Nine stations out of 10 in Vidarbha recorded over 40°C temperature on Sunday. Six stations recorded over 44°C — with Chandrapur being the hottest in the state at 44.
6°C, above normal by 3.2°..
