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Ratnagiri Hits Record 39.4°C Amid Maharashtra Heatwave
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🗓 14 Oct 2026, 07:02 AM
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Ratnagiri city recorded a temperature of 39.4°C, the highest in Maharashtra, as the state endures a severe heatwave.
Ratnagiri, a coastal city in Maharashtra, recorded a temperature of 39.4°C today, marking the highest reading in the state during the ongoing heatwave.
The temperature spike was noted by the Meteorological Department, which warned residents to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak hours.
Local authorities have urged people to seek shade, use cooling measures, and check on vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children.
The heatwave has already pushed several districts in Maharashtra to record high temperatures, but Ratnagiri’s reading tops the list.
Health officials have set up emergency response teams in the city to handle heat‑related illnesses.
The temperature spike was noted by the Meteorological Department, which warned residents to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak hours.
Local authorities have urged people to seek shade, use cooling measures, and check on vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children.
The heatwave has already pushed several districts in Maharashtra to record high temperatures, but Ratnagiri’s reading tops the list.
Health officials have set up emergency response teams in the city to handle heat‑related illnesses.