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Wardha Police have intensified operations against organized crime, illegal fuel storage, vehicle theft, and narcotics trafficking. Recent enforcement drives resulted in multiple arrests and significant seizures.

Wardha remains one of Maharashtra’s hottest regions, with temperatures recently crossing 46–47°C in several areas. Authorities have advised residents to avoid outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours and stay hydrated.

Three minor girls from Nagpur who had gone missing were safely traced after a 48-hour search. The girls traveled through several cities before approaching the Asthi Police Station in Wardha district for assistance. Wardha Police coordinated with Nagpur authorities to reunite them with their families.

In Maharashtra, Akola recorded a scorching maximum temperature of 46.9 degree Celsius today, among the highest of the season, as temperatures across most districts of the Vidarbha region crossed the 40 degree Celsius mark. The Meteorological Department has issued an Orange alert for severe heatwave conditions in Akola, Amravati and Wardha till tomorrow, urging people to remain cautious and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. A Yellow Alert has also been sounded for Nagpur, Buldhana and Chandrapur for tomorrow. The intense heatwave is expected to persist across the region till 29 April. Other recorded temperatures include 46.8°C in Amravati, 46.4 degree Celsius in Wardha, 46 degree Celsius in Yavatmal and 45 degree Celsius in Chandrapur, while Nagpur recorded 45.4 degree Celsius.

Maharashtra is getting extremely hot as temperatures keep rising fast in districts. Places like Jalgaon, Akola and Chandrapur are having temperatures above 40°C making it feel like a heatwave in areas.Even coastal cities such as Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai are feeling really humid because of the moisture coming from the Arabian Sea. Weather experts say that strong winds from the northwest, skies and delayed pre-monsoon rains are making the heat worse in Maharashtra. The India Meteorological Department has also warned about heatwaves in some parts of Vidarbha and Marathwada because temperatures are expected to stay higher, than usual in the coming days .