On May 7, Pune, Maharashtra, sweltered under a maximum temperature of 41°C, nearly 3°C above normal. The India Meteorology Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, and squall across Madhya Maharashtra until May 8, providing a potential respite from the heat. While Pune did not receive rain, nearby regions like Sangli saw light rainfall around 6 PM, and Matheran recorded 3 mm of rain. The IMD attributes the weather changes to a trough causing moisture incursion over parts of south Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha. A yellow alert has been issued for Vidarbha due to the likelihood of thunderstorms, with Washim recording the highest temperature in the state at 42.2°C. The forecast indicates that maximum temperatures in Pune will remain around 40°C, with morning temperatures expected between 23°C and 28°C in various localities.