February Feels Like Summer: Maharashtra Warms Up as Cold Winds Weaken

February Feels Like Summer: Maharashtra Warms Up as Cold Winds Weaken
Maharashtra Warms Up Early as Winter Ends Abruptly
Mumbai: Maharashtra is witnessing an early transition to summer as winter fades without severe cold. A shift in northern wind patterns has led to a significant rise in temperatures, making February feel unusually warm. On Sunday, several cities recorded maximum temperatures soaring up to 36°C.
Weak Winter in Maharashtra
This winter, cold conditions were noticeable only in the last week of December. Cities like Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik recorded minimum temperatures between 8°C and 9°C, while most parts of the state remained between 12°C and 15°C. Meteorologists suggest that the state experienced a weak winter, which has already come to an end.
Rising Temperatures Across Cities
On Sunday, maximum temperatures across key cities were recorded as follows:
- Mumbai: 30.2°C
- Solapur & Washim: 36.4°C
- Brahmapuri: 36.2°C
- Akola: 35.4°C
- Amravati & Chandrapur: 34.6°C
- Nagpur: 34.4°C
- Pune: 34.1°C
- Ahilyanagar: 34.2°C
- Jalgaon: 32°C
- Kolhapur: 33°C
- Nashik: 33.3°C
- Mahabaleshwar: 29.5°C
- Sangli: 34.4°C
Lack of Cold Winds Behind Rising Heat
Despite multiple western disturbances affecting northern India, Maharashtra remained largely unaffected. The absence of cold winds from the north has contributed to the higher-than-usual winter temperatures in the state.
Rainfall Expected in Some Regions
According to the weather department, some areas in Maharashtra may witness light rainfall on Tuesday (Feb 4). However, with rising temperatures, it appears that summer has already set in across the state.