Indian cities topped under the chart of the world’s warmest by El Dorado weather website. According to the website, 15 cities have made to the list mostly from Central India and from surrounding areas whereas the top place rests Kharhone, Madhya Pradesh with 46.6-degree Celsius. According to the website, nine of the 15 cities are from Maharashtra, two from Uttar Pradesh, three from Madhya Pradesh and one from Telangana. According to PTI reports, this heat wave will continue to hit people for another five days. Apart from Kharhone, Bramhapuri was recorded at 45.8-degree Celsius, Wardha at 45.7degree celsius, Chandrapur at 45.6 degree Celsius, Amravati recorded 45.4 degree Celsius, Nagpur 45.2, Yavatmal 44.5, Washim 44.2, Gondia 43.8, Gadchiroli 43.2 and Buldhana 43.1 degree Celsius. According to reports Nagpur was at ninth position among the hottest in the world. Due to this high temperature, the flora and fauna are also being affected terribly, according to report in TOI at least nine birds died due to heat at Gojra pond. According to the president of wildlife NGO Habitat Conservation Society of Chandrapur, blamed the industries of power plants, coal mines and other industries for producing the heat in the nearby areas. Meanwhile, the department has issued a warning regarding the heatwave for the next five days in several districts across Vidarbha. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 45-47 degree Celsius. Also Read- Hyderabad: Unbelievable! 7-year-old girl mistakenly falls in neighbour’s locked washroom;<doc-sep>NAGPUR: Central India was among the hottest regions on earth on Friday. All 15 cities listed as the world’s warmest by the El Dorado weather website at 7.30pm (IST) were from central India and its surrounding areas, with Khargone in Madhya Pradesh at the top spot with a temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius. Akola in Vidarbha was in second place at a maximum temperature of 46.4 degree Celsius. Nine of the 15 cities on the website’s list were from Maharashtra, three from Madhya Pradesh, two from Uttar Pradesh and one from Telangana At 45.2, Nagpur was the ninth hottest in the world. According to the data of Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), the city recorded the highest temperature of the season and was the sixth hottest in the region. This temperature was nearly three degrees above normal.Other cities in Vidarbha region which crossed the 45 degree Celsius mark were Amravati (45.4), Brahmapuri (45.8), Chandrapur (45.6) and Wardha (45.7).Wildlife NGO Habitat Conservation Society (HCS) of Chandrapur reported that at least nine birds had died of excessive heat at Gojra pond, located 15km from the city. Its president Dinesh Kate blamed the presence of a large number coal mines, power plants and other industries for high temperatures in the area.Kate said activists found three pond herons, two red wattled lapwing and cattle egret each, a black-winged stilt and a grey wagtail dead at different spots around the pond. The volunteers managed to save a grey heron which lay exhausted near the pond. The NGO has reported the matter to the forest department.The met department has issued a severe heatwave warning for the next five days in various districts of Vidarbha, including Akola, Amravati, Chandrapur, Nagpur, Yavatmal and Wardha. During this period, the maximum temperature in the many districts is expected to be 45-47 degree Celsius.Stating that severe heatwave conditions might persist for two days, the department has advised citizens to avoid exposure to heat and dehydration. “Being exposed to heat for a prolonged period might cause health ailments among vulnerable people like infants, elderly and people with chronic diseases. Drink sufficient water even if not thirsty. Consume Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, buttermilk, etc to keep yourself hydrated,” RMC stated.IMD had declared 2018 as the hottest year since 1901. For this summer, IMD has forecast that cities in central India are likely to see temperatures 0.5 degree higher than normal.<doc-sep>Picture for representational purpose only. NAGPUR: The heatwave in Central India and some parts of Marathwada intensified on Sunday. The highest temperatures in the world are being experienced over the Vidarbha region particularly in Akola, Wardha, Chandrapur, Yavatmal, Amravati and Bramhapuri. Out of the 15 hottest destinations in the world, 13 were from Central India region as per temperatures monitored by El Dorado. Many cities in Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh and Marathwada recorded 45 degree C plus highest maximum temperature on Sunday. While Khargone (MP) recorded the highest of 47.5 degree C, Akola, Chandrapur and Parbhani recorded 47.2 degree C — second highest in the world. Brahmapuri (46.3), Amravati (45.8), Wardha (45.7) and Yavatmal (45.5) were next on the list. Nagpur’s highest maximum temperature was 44.9 degree C, against Saturday’s 45.4 degree. IMD has predicted that the heatwave will continue for the next three days. From the list of top 15 hottest cities in the world, 14 are from India. These include the six from Vidarbha, Jalgaon from North Maharashtra and Parbhani from Marathwada. Kandla from Gujarat , Khandwa and Hoshangabad (MP), Banda (UP) and Adilabad ( Telangana ) are the others. The heatwave conditions are due to the continuous dry spell over Central India region combined with the hot and dry winds blowing from North and Northwest direction. These winds are blowing from the dry and hot region of Central Pakistan, Rajasthan and west Madhya Pradesh. According to Skymet, by May 2 or 3 the temperatures might subside by 2 to 3 degrees as a cyclone which is forming over Bay of Bengal will move along the coast leading to influx of humid winds over the state from Bay of Bengal.<doc-sep>It's one of those times in the year, when you avoid moving out of your homes unless it is very important. But what about those who have to go to offices in this scorching heat. Well, if you are in India right now, there are not many place where you can feel safe from this punishment-like hot weather. If weather website El Dorado is to be believed all 15 of the world’s hottest cities on Friday at 7:30 pm were from India and mainly central India. Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone was reported the hottest city in the world with 46.4 degree Celsius and in order to make people ready for the harsh weather, the Metrological Department has warned of heat wave in some parts of the states such as Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh in the next two days. BCCL In Delhi NCR too, the temperature is around 42 degrees Celsius and in parts, it has touched above that. But at present, the main focus is on central India and majority of the 15 cities reported by the website are from Central Indian states and Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has also warned that the coming days are going to be tough for people living in these cities. 1. Khargone, Madhya Pradesh. the hottest city in the world. With 46.6 degree Celsius, the otherwise sleepy town of Khargone in Madhya Pradesh recorded highest temperature in the world. People have been advised to stay at home in the afternoon. According to reports, daily life has been badly affected due to rise in temperature. Schoolkids are particularly facing the problem as it is very tough to go school. People are demanding that schools are closed to give the kids a relief. 2. Here are 15 hottest cities 1. Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, 46.6°C 2. Akola, Maharashtra with 46.4°C 3. Bramhapuri, Maharashtra, 45.8°C 4. Parbhani Maharashtra, 45.7°C 5. Wardha, Maharashtra, 45.7°C 6. Chandrapur, Maharashtra, 45.6°C 7. Amravati, Maharashtra, 45.4°C 8. Banda, Uttar Pradesh, 45.2°C 9. Nagpur, Maharashtra, 45.2°C 10. Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, 45.1°C 11. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, 44.9°C 12. Nowgong, Madhya Pradesh, 44.9°C 13. Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh, 44.7°C 14. Nizamabad, Telangana, 44.7°C 15. Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, 44.6°C BCCL Bird species are dying Due to the rise in the temperature, the Wildlife NGO Habitat Conservation Society (HCS) of Chandrapur reported that nine birds at Gojra pond located 15 kms from Chandrapur, had died due to heat. The president of the HCS, Dinesh Kate said that three herons, two red wattled lapwing, a black-winged stilt, and a grey wagtail were found dead at different locations around the pond. Kate also said that large scale coal mines and power plants are among reasons why temperature is rising in the area. The volunteers however, saved a grey heron laying exhausted near the pond. Reuters/Representational Image Kate said activists found three pond herons, two red wattled lapwing and cattle egret each, a black-winged stilt and a grey wagtail dead at different spots around the pond. The volunteers managed to save a grey heron which lay exhausted near the pond. The NGO has reported the matter to the forest department. Met department warns of heatwaves Various districts of Vidarbha region including Nagpur, Yavatmal, Wardha, Amravati and Akola have been warned by met department of severe heatwave for next five days and the temperature is also expected to be around 45-47 degree Celsius. “Being exposed to heat for a prolonged period might cause health ailments among vulnerable people like infants, elderly and people with chronic diseases. Drink sufficient water even if not thirsty. Consume Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), homemade drinks like lassi, torani (rice water), lemon water, buttermilk, etc to keep yourself hydrated,” Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) told TOI. Reuters 2018 was declared the hottest year since 1901 by IMD and this year, IMD has forecast the central India is likely to witness 0.5 degree Celsius higher than the usual. Therefore, people in north shall also brace themselves up for the tough summer ahead and soon or later, the IMD advisory will also come for people living in north India as well.<doc-sep>
IMD had declared 2018 as the hottest year since 1901. | Photo Credit: Getty Images New Delhi: Several Indian cities were reeling under intense heatwave on Friday. All 15 cities listed as the world's warmest by the El Dorado weather website were from Central India and surrounding areas. The top spot was taken by Khargone in Madhya Pradesh with 46.6 degree Celsius temperature. Meanwhile, several parts of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region also recorded high temperatures, the maximum temperature was recorded from Akola on Friday at 46.4 degree Celsius, a regional meteorological department official said. Nine of the 15 cities were from Maharashtra, three from Madhya Pradesh, two from Uttar Pradesh and one from Telangana. An official told news agency PTI that the heatwave is expected to continue for another five days. Akola's high temperatures were followed by Bramhapuri at 45.8 degree Celsius, Wardha at 45.7 degree Celsius, Chandrapur at 45.6 degree Celsius, Amravati recorded 45.4 degree Celsius, Nagpur 45.2, Yavatmal 44.5, Washim 44.2, Gondia 43.8, Gadchiroli 43.2 and Buldhana 43.1 degree Celsius. According to a report in the Times of India(TOI), at 45.2 Nagpur was ninth hottest in the world. A regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) told TOI that the temperature was nearly three degrees above normal. Extreme temperatures are affecting the flora and fauna, wildlife NGO Habitat Conservation Society of Chandrapur told TOI that at least nine birds had died due to excessive heat at Gojra pond which is located 15 km from the city. The president blamed the presence of a large number of coal mines, power plants, and other industries for high temperature in the area. Meanwhile, the department has issued a severe heatwave warning for the next five days in various districts across Vidarbha. The maximum temperature in many districts is expected to be 45-47 degree Celsius. However, IMD had declared 2018 as the hottest year since 1901.