Nagpur sizzles at 47.3 degrees, highest in last 11 yrs

Nagpur today registered highest maximum temperature in last 11 years as mercury soared up to 47.3 degree Celsius, Met officials said.

The previous highest temperature in the city was recorded at 47.7 degree Celsius on June 4, 2003.

The entire Vidarbha region, which is reeling under intense heat, has witnessed high temperatures hovering from 45 to 47 degree Celsius in different parts of region.

In Amravati, maximum temperature was recorded at 45.4 degree Celsius and in Akola at 43.4 degree Celsius.