Akola, a city in Maharashtra, India, has set a new record for the highest temperature in the country at 46.9°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that several areas in the Vidarbha region, including Nagpur and Amravati, are experiencing severe heat wave conditions. On April 27, temperatures in Amravati reached 46.8°C, while Wardha recorded 46.4°C. The IMD has issued an ‘orange’ alert for Akola, Amravati, and Wardha, indicating that temperatures may continue to soar between 45°C and 47°C in isolated locations until Tuesday. The ongoing heat wave is attributed to an anticyclonic circulation and hot, dry northwesterly winds affecting the region. However, a drop in temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius is anticipated soon, along with the possibility of rainfall and gusty winds, providing much-needed relief from the oppressive heat.