Pune city in Maharashtra experienced a record-breaking heatwave on Sunday, with Lohegaon recording a maximum temperature of 42.7°C and Shivajinagar reaching 41.4°C. These temperatures are the highest recorded for May since 2016, with Shivajinagar's reading being 3.4°C above the normal average. Other areas in Pune district, including Koregaon Park and Wadgaon Sheri, also reported temperatures around 40°C. This surge in heat is attributed to typical pre-monsoon weather conditions affecting the region. Despite the intense heat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light rain and gusty winds in the coming days, with conditions expected to remain partly cloudy. Anupam Kashyapi, a former head of the weather forecasting division at IMD, noted that the high moisture levels in the atmosphere are exacerbating the heat, making it feel hotter. He advised residents to adhere to heat advisories and stay hydrated.