Cold Wave Grips Maharashtra: IMD Issues Alert For 13 Districts For December 12
Cold Wave Grips Maharashtra: IMD Issues Alert for 13 Districts For December 12
Maharashtra, December 11: The cold wave has finally intensified across Maharashtra, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a cold wave alert for 13 districts on Friday, December 12. Many regions in the state are experiencing a sharp drop in minimum temperatures, leading to severe winter conditions.
According to the IMD Colaba Observatory, several parts of Central Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha are under a cold wave warning. The next 24 hours are expected to remain significantly cold.
Weather Forecast for Key Regions
Mumbai: The city and suburban areas will witness mainly clear skies. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 33°C, while the minimum may drop to 15°C. Early mornings and evenings have already begun to feel colder. After December 12, Mumbai’s minimum temperature is likely to rise slightly, reducing the chill.
Pune & Western Maharashtra: A cold wave alert has been issued for multiple districts, including Pune and Solapur. Pune recorded a minimum temperature of around 9°C, with a similar trend expected to continue. Solapur is also under a cold wave warning for December 12.
North Maharashtra: Winter conditions remain intense in Nashik, Ahmednagar, and Jalgaon, where the IMD has issued a yellow alert. Nashik is expected to record a minimum temperature of around 9°C on both December 11 and 12.
Marathwada: Five districts—Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani, Hingoli, and Nanded—remain under a cold wave alert. Minimum temperatures in these regions will range between 7°C and 9°C.
Vidarbha: Cold conditions prevail in Wardha, Nagpur, and Gondia, with a yellow alert issued for December 12. Nagpur is likely to record a minimum temperature of 9°C, while Amravati may see temperatures around 10°C.
IMD Advisory
The IMD has urged citizens to take precautions as minimum temperatures in many districts are currently between 7°C and 9°C. Residents, especially children and the elderly, are advised to stay indoors during early mornings and late evenings unless necessary.
