The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for several districts in Vidarbha, including Nagpur, Wardha, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Yavatmal, Amravati and Gondia. Only Akola, Washim and Bhandara have been excluded from the warning.
Weather officials have predicted thunderstorms, rainfall and a gradual drop in temperatures beginning Friday and continuing over the next four days. Authorities are hopeful that the changing weather pattern may finally provide relief from the prolonged heatwave conditions affecting the region.
Due to the extreme temperatures, roads and public places in Nagpur remained relatively less crowded during afternoon hours. Meanwhile, cold drink stalls, juice shops and ice cream vendors witnessed increased demand from residents trying to beat the heat.