Weather Update: Heat Wave Intensifies, Warning of Stormy Rains in the North—Will Maharashtra Be Affected? Read the Forecast

Weather Update: Heat Wave Intensifies, Warning of Stormy Rains in the North—Will Maharashtra Be Affected? Read the Forecast.

In the state, residents have been facing discomfort due to heat and humidity over the past few days, and reports indicate that these high temperatures will continue in the upcoming days. The Indian Meteorological Department has noted that favorable conditions for rainfall have emerged in Northeast India, with expectations of heavy rain and strong winds in several locations. This weather pattern will similarly effect scattered areas in South Central Maharashtra and Marathwada, where light rain is anticipated in these regions. The regional meteorological center has forecasted light rain showers in scattered areas of South Central Maharashtra and Marathwada on February 23 and 24. Meanwhile, the remaining areas are expected to remain dry and arid, with a gradual increase in temperatures over the next two days.

21 Feb,#Mumbai #Santacruz recorded today #Tmax 37.3°C
+4.3° above normal for the second day; 20 & 21 Feb. #Colaba 34.3°C with + 3.7° above normal for the day. #Forecast is 36°C for next 2 days with gradual drop.
✔️Keep watch on updates & drink plenty of water,☂️🧢@RMC_Mumbai pic.twitter.com/SJUiybPHDr

— K S Hosalikar (@Hosalikar_KS) February 21, 2025

What is the weather department’s forecast?

The weather forecast from the department indicates that temperatures are rising in Maharashtra. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that elevated temperatures are expected to persist in the state for several days. There won’t be any significant changes in maximum temperatures, particularly in the regions of Konkan, Central Maharashtra, and Marathwada. However, in North Maharashtra, the minimum temperature is predicted to drop by 1 to 2 degrees over the next two days, followed by a gradual increase of 2 to 3 degrees. In Vidarbha, both maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to remain relatively stable.

K.S. Hosalikar, a meteorologist from the IMD Pune division, noted that residents of Mumbai experienced high humidity and discomfort on Friday. The temperature in Santa Cruz, Mumbai, reached 37.3 degrees Celsius on February 21, which is 4.3 degrees above the average. In Colaba, the temperature was recorded at 34.3 degrees Celsius, 3.7 degrees higher than usual. For the next couple of days, temperatures in Mumbai are anticipated to be around 36 degrees.

On Friday, the following temperatures were recorded:

• Ahilyanagar: 33.8°C (maximum), 16.1°C (minimum)
• Beed: 34.5°C (maximum), 17.1°C (minimum)
• Chandrapur: 38.3°C (maximum), 20.0°C (minimum)
• Latur: 36.4°C (maximum), 21.0°C (minimum)
• Nashik: 35.6°C (maximum), 14.2°C (minimum)
• Pune: 36.1°C (maximum), 16.4°C (minimum)
• Satara: 40.0°C (maximum), 25.6°C (minimum)

Marathwada:

• Aurangabad: 36.7°C (maximum), 16.5°C (minimum)
• Latur: 36.4°C (maximum), 21.0°C (minimum)
• Nanded: 35.2°C (maximum), 18.5°C (minimum)

Vidarbha:

• Chandrapur: 38.3°C (maximum), 20.0°C (minimum)
• Nagpur: 35.7°C (maximum), 16.2°C (minimum)
• Wardha: 37.7°C (maximum), 17.5°C (minimum)

North Maharashtra:

• Dhule: 17.3°C (minimum)
• Jalgaon: 35.6°C (maximum), 14.2°C (minimum)
• Nandurbar: 40.0°C (maximum), 14.3°C (minimum)