Maharashtra Winter Strikes Hard: Pune Hits 9.9°C, Season’s Coldest, IMD Warns of Tougher Winter Ahead; See Details
With the onset of winter in Maharashtra, the temperatures have started falling across almost all the district of the state.
Pune has recorded single-digit temperatures for the first time this winter season. On Wednesday, the minimum temperature in Shivajinagar dropped to 9.9 degrees Celsius, while it reached 8.9 degrees in the National Defense Academy (NDA) area.
Impact of Cyclone on Maharashtra Winter
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the low pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal is likely to turn into a cyclone. This cyclone is moving towards the coast of Tamil Nadu and due to its effect, the cold will increase further in Maharashtra. Most parts of the state are witnessing a sharp drop in temperature.
Important warnings from IMD:
- Winter will be at its peak for the next three months.
- The cold is increasing in the state due to cold winds from North India.
- Cold wave is likely to blow in the first week of December.
Temperature Drop Across Maharashtra’s Major Cities
- Pune: 9.9°C
- Jalgaon: 11°C
- Santacruz: 16.8°C
- Nagpur: 12°C
- Satara: 12.9°C
- Alibag: 16.6°C
Suggestions for Citizens to Stay Safe in Winter:
- Wear warm clothing to insulate the body from harsh cold especially while venturing out.
- Consume hot drinks and taking measures to keep the body warm, avoid cold drinks cold foods.
- Take special care of health in winter to protect yourself from cold related allergies.
Heavy Rainfall Alert for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
The IMD has warned that the cyclone will cause heavy rains in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh. Strong winds (60-80 km/h) may blow along with rain in these areas between November 27 and 30.
What to Expect in Maharashtra
- The cold will increase further in Maharashtra in the next few days.
- The effect of cold will be felt more due to the increase in the amount of dew in the morning.
- Temperatures may dip to 8–10°C. degrees in some parts of the state.
- IMD has ruled out the possibility of rain in Maharashtra in the next seven days.
Amid falling mercury in Maharashtra Winter, the effect of winter is deepening across the state. This cold may intensify in the coming days, so citizens have been advised to remain alert.
