India, April 28 -- Lohegaon area in Pune city witnessed scorching heat with temperature touching 42.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday, which was the highest in the state. The temperature in Lohegaon was above normal level by 4.1 degrees Celsius, said officials.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted that in Pune, temperature is likely to continue at above-normal levels till April 30.

On Sunday, at least 10 stations have reported maximum temperature at or above 40 degrees, this includes Shivajinagar and Pashan.

"In Pune and Marathwada region the weather conditions most likely to be as hot and humid. Hence these areas are likely to experience above-normal temperatures till April 30," said SD Sanap, senior meteorologist from IMD, ...