Pune temperature rose to 35.2°C on Wednesday as hotter October afternoons intensified across Maharashtra, with the Lohegaon area recording a higher maximum of 35.8°C. The local weather observatory has indicated that temperatures could climb further over the next two days, extending heat exposure for residents spending time outdoors.
The rise was felt most sharply during the afternoon, when commuters, construction and other outdoor workers, street vendors and residents travelling across the city faced prolonged exposure to the sun. The report said comparatively cooler nights have created a noticeable contrast between daytime and nighttime conditions in several parts of Maharashtra, but the afternoon heat remained a concern for people working or moving through the city.
Pune’s reading was recorded below the highest temperatures reported elsewhere in the state. Amravati was Maharashtra’s hottest location at 39°C, followed by Yavatmal at 38.2°C. Akola recorded 37.9°C, Wardha 37.6°C, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 36.5°C and Nagpur 36.4°C. Dharashiv recorded 34.2°C.
Within Pune, the 35.8°C reading at Lohegaon was 0.6°C higher than the city’s reported maximum of 35.2°C. The difference highlights how temperatures can vary across locations within the wider urban area, particularly between monitoring points and neighbourhoods with different built forms, road surfaces and levels of tree cover. The supplied report does not provide a neighbourhood-level comparison or details of local heat advisories.
The Maharashtra-wide pattern was most intense in parts of Vidarbha, where several locations recorded temperatures above 37°C. Pune’s conditions were lower than those readings but still represented a notably hot afternoon for October, according to the report. Cooler nights may provide some relief after sunset, although residents who work outdoors or travel during peak afternoon hours remain exposed during the hottest part of the day.
The observatory’s forecast points to continued hot afternoons in Pune over the next two days, with temperatures expected to remain on an upward trend. No further operational measures or public advisories were cited in the report. The next weather readings and the observatory’s forecast for the following days will indicate whether the city’s daytime temperatures continue to rise.
