Nagpur: Even as June 8 marks the normal onset date for the monsoon in Vidarbha, the region continued to reel under a searing heat wave-like condition on Sunday. Nagpur recorded a scorching maximum temperature of 43°C, while Bramhapuri emerged as the hottest location in Maharashtra, registering 43.6°C.
Despite the monsoon having officially arrived 18 days ahead of schedule, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported no rainfall across Vidarbha on Sunday till 8.30 pm. The ongoing dry spell, which began on June 1, has now extended over a week, frustrating residents who were hopeful of relief from the early onset.
The extreme heat wasn’t limited to Nagpur and Bramhapuri. Several cities across Vidarbha reported maximum temperatures above 41°C: Gondia (42.1°C), Bhandara and Amravati (41.6°C each), Wardha (41.5°C), and Akola (41.2°C). The region remains parched and under the grip of intense summer conditions.
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The IMD had initially announced an early monsoon arrival in mid-May, with parts of eastern Maharashtra receiving the first surge. However, the momentum fizzled out, and since June began, not a single significant spell of rain has been recorded. While Nagpur experienced brief showers last week, they were too short-lived to bring meaningful relief.
IMD officials clarified that such “breaks in monsoon” are not unusual in June, when shifting atmospheric patterns can interrupt rain-bearing systems. The current monsoon pause is expected to persist until at least June 11, with a possible resurgence by mid-next week.
Humidity levels in Nagpur remained moderate — 57% in the morning and 30% by evening — but with clear skies, the sun continued to blaze, compounding the discomfort. The minimum temperature stood at 28.4°C, offering little respite even after sunset.
As Vidarbha endures what locals are calling a ‘second summer,’ all eyes are on the skies, with hopes pinned on the monsoon reviving soon to bring long-awaited relief.
