Weather Alert: Rain Makes an Exit as Cold Wave Set to Grip Maharashtra, Says IMD
Weather Alert: Next 24 Hours Critical for Maharashtra as Icy Cold Conditions Return, IMD Issues Warning
Pune: After weeks of intermittent rainfall, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that rain activity across Maharashtra has now completely come to an end. With dry weather conditions expected to prevail, the state is likely to experience a gradual drop in temperature as a cold wave begins to make its presence felt.
According to the IMD forecast, November 8 will bring clear skies and dry conditions across most parts of Maharashtra. While daytime temperatures will remain warm, night and early morning hours are expected to turn noticeably cooler.
In Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, the skies will remain clear with no possibility of rain. The maximum temperature in Mumbai is expected to hover around 31°C, while the minimum may drop to 22°C.
In Western Maharashtra, including Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, and the ghats, the weather will stay dry with sunny days and cool nights. Pune is likely to record a maximum temperature of 31°C and a minimum of 18°C.
Marathwada districts such as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Parbhani, Hingoli, Latur, Nanded, and Dharashiv will also see clear skies. Temperatures in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are expected to dip significantly, with a maximum of 30°C and a minimum of around 13°C.
In North Maharashtra, including Nashik, Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, and Ahilyanagar, the IMD predicts a similar pattern. Nashik may see temperatures falling to 13°C at night, with daytime highs near 31°C.
Across Vidarbha, including Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Bhandara, Wardha, Washim, and Yavatmal, no rainfall is expected. Nagpur’s temperatures are forecasted to remain around 30°C (max) and 16°C (min).
The IMD has confirmed that the monsoon has completely withdrawn from Maharashtra, marking the official onset of winter conditions. A mild chill in the air during nights is expected to intensify in the coming days. Residents have been advised to take precautions against the changing weather and safeguard their health.
