Maharashtra Weather Forecast: Rain and Hailstorms Expected in Pune, Nashik, and Other Cities on December 26-27
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Maharashtra is set to experience unusual weather conditions with rain, thundershowers, and minor hailstorms forecasted for December 26 and 27. Weather experts attribute these changes to snowfall in Himachal Pradesh and rains in parts of north India, which are drawing moisture from the Arabian Sea.
On Monday, overcast conditions were observed in several areas of Maharashtra, including Mumbai. According to the Pune Meteorological Department Chief, Krishnanand Hosalikar, the forecast indicates rain in Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, and Nashik on December 26. On December 27, rain is likely in districts such as Ahilyanagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Pune, Jalna, Beed, Parbhani, Hingoli, Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, and Washim.
Thunderstorms are expected at isolated locations across Maharashtra, with minor hailstorms predicted in parts of Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha on December 27. Gusty winds are also anticipated in Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nashik, Sambhajinagar, Akola, Amravati, Nagpur, Gondia, Wardha, Washim, and nearby areas.
The state has been experiencing cold wave conditions, including in Mumbai and Konkan. While cloudy skies on December 25 and 26 may slightly ease the cold, temperatures are expected to drop again from December 30. Meteorologist Manikrao Khule confirmed that the cold wave will intensify by the end of the month.
Temperature Updates Across Maharashtra
- Mumbai: 20.4°C (day temperatures around 24°C)
- Thane: 21.8°C
- Palghar: 17.7°C
- Dahanu: 18.9°C
- Ahilyanagar: 14.4°C
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: 17.4°C
- Kolhapur: 18.6°C
- Mahabaleshwar: 13.6°C
- Nashik: 14°C
- Ratnagiri: 21.1°C
- Satara: 15°C
Meteorologist Athreya Shetty noted that cloudy weather would lead to a temporary rise in night temperatures, providing some relief from the cold in Mumbai, with temperatures reaching 20°C. However, the cold wave is expected to return and intensify starting December 30.
Stay updated with the weather forecasts and take precautions during the hailstorm and rainfall periods.
