For the second consecutive day, Shivajinagar’s central observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 40.7 degrees Celsius while Koregaon Park was sizzling at 43.2 degrees Celsius, which was the highest temperature in Pune district, according to the IMD. Even Pashan, which is normally cooler than Shivajinagar, recorded a maximum temperature of 40.4 degrees Celsius.

While Shivajinagar recorded 5mm rain, Lohegaon recorded 10mm on Tuesday.

According to officials from the fire brigade control room, at least seven incidents of tree felling were reported from Baner, Aundh and Pashan areas. No casualties or major damages to property were reported in these incidents.

This high temperature, coupled with some moisture in the air, led to the formation of dark clouds associated with thunder and lightning. “However, there is not enough moisture to cause heavy showers. So, some parts of the city reported rain while others have not,” he said.

The present rains and thunder showers, Kashyapi said, are summer rains but due to the lack of moisture, there is not much downpour. Temperature would continue to be high in the daytime and nights would be hot and humid. Slight rains would not bring any relief at night also. If anything, it has added to the discomfort of citizens.

Kashyapi said the hot and humid condition, which is almost akin to a heat wave, would continue to hover over Pune. “If one is not careful and has prolonged exposure to the sun, chances of heat stroke can’t be ruled out,” he said.

Also, the lightning activities in the evening is something one has to be careful about. “The usual warning like not standing under a tree, not to be in an open space etc has to be followed,” he said.