Maharashtra Weather Update: Cyclone Fengal Brings Unseasonal Rains, Yellow Alert Issued for Over 10 Districts
Maharashtra Weather Update: Cyclone Fengal Brings Unseasonal Rains, Yellow Alert Issued for Over 10 Districts
Unseasonal rains caused by Cyclone Fengal affect temperatures and agriculture across Maharashtra
Maharashtra, which had been experiencing a steady drop in temperatures, is now under the impact of Cyclone Fengal brewing in the Bay of Bengal. This has led to unseasonal rainfall across various parts of the state. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light rain is expected in several regions over the next three days starting December 4.
Weather Forecast for December 5
• Mumbai: The city and suburbs are likely to experience cloudy skies. While temperatures in Mumbai have been gradually rising, today’s maximum temperature is forecasted at 34°C and the minimum at 24°C. This means Mumbai residents will continue to deal with unseasonal humidity even during the winter months.
• Pune: IMD predicts light rain in Pune today, with overcast conditions likely to persist for the next few days. Pune’s maximum temperature is expected to be 28°C, and the minimum is forecasted at 19°C.
• Marathwada: In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), light rain is also on the horizon. The maximum temperature here is likely to be 29°C, while the minimum is 20°C.
• Vidarbha: Nagpur is expected to witness foggy and cloudy conditions. Farmers in Washim have raised concerns as light rainfall has already impacted crops. Nagpur’s maximum and minimum temperatures are forecasted at 31°C and 17°C, respectively.
• North Maharashtra: Nashik, which recorded the coldest temperatures post-Diwali, is now seeing a rise in minimum temperatures. Today, Nashik is expected to record a maximum of 30°C and a minimum of 18°C, signaling a dip in winter intensity.
Yellow Alert for 5 December
Cyclone Fengal influence has triggered unseasonal rains across the state. Districts such as Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Jalna, Parbhani, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur, and Dharashiv have been issued a Yellow Alert for light to moderate rainfall on December 5.
Farmers in affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions to mitigate potential crop damage. Meanwhile, citizens are urged to stay updated with weather alerts and prepare for sudden changes in conditions.
