Pune Weather Update: IMD predicts cold weather from Jan 19 in Maharashtra
Pune weather update : Chilly weather set to return
According to the most recent extended range forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a cool spell is expected to hit most of the cities in Maharashtra starting from January 19.
According to a senior official at IMD Pune, January maximum temperatures are predicted to stay below average throughout the state. The week of January 19–25, when these temperatures are expected to be considerably below average throughout Maharashtra, is especially notable.
The official went on to say that until January 19, the minimum temperatures in north central Madhya Maharashtra, the neighboring west Vidarbha, and the northern Marathwada regions, including Pune, will only slightly rise.
At Shivajinagar, minimum temperatures in Pune are currently significantly above average, at 15–17.3°C. This is four to six degrees above average. In the upcoming days, Pune’s minimum temperatures will gradually drop. Minimums, however, were predicted to remain above the typical range through January 19.
The official went on to say that minimum temperatures in most of Maharashtra, including Pune, are expected to be somewhat below average from January 19 to January 25. This prediction points to the beginning of a relatively cool spell. It is advised that residents prepare for the possibility of cooler weather during this time.
The official attributed the drop in minimum temperatures on the anticipated northerly wind flow from January 12–15, clear skies, and less cloud cover. Minimum temperatures are generally lowered when northerly winds are present. Maharashtra receives colder air from these winds, which come from the colder parts of north India. The entire climate cools as a result of this.
The official added that less cloud cover and clear skies also mean less insulation at night, which makes it easier for the earth to radiate heat. Lower minimum temperatures are the result of increased heat loss from the earth’s surface into the atmosphere when dry air and clear weather combine.
