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IMD Issues Yellow Alert for 12 Maharashtra Districts Amid Persistent Heat Wave
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🗓 18 Oct 2026, 08:16 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for 12 districts in Maharashtra as high temperatures continue to rise, warning residents of health risks associated with the heat wave.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a yellow alert for 12 districts in Maharashtra, citing sustained high temperatures that are part of a broader heat wave affecting the state.
The alert, which is the second level of warning in the IMD’s heat advisory system, signals that temperatures are expected to remain above the 40‑degree Celsius threshold for several days. Residents in the affected districts are advised to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and monitor vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children.
State officials have urged local authorities to set up cooling centers and ensure that public transport and workplaces implement heat‑safety measures. The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and may upgrade the alert if temperatures rise further.
This latest warning follows earlier advisories that highlighted the severity of the heat wave across central and western India, prompting health departments to issue public health notices about heat‑related illnesses.
The alert, which is the second level of warning in the IMD’s heat advisory system, signals that temperatures are expected to remain above the 40‑degree Celsius threshold for several days. Residents in the affected districts are advised to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and monitor vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children.
State officials have urged local authorities to set up cooling centers and ensure that public transport and workplaces implement heat‑safety measures. The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and may upgrade the alert if temperatures rise further.
This latest warning follows earlier advisories that highlighted the severity of the heat wave across central and western India, prompting health departments to issue public health notices about heat‑related illnesses.