Maharashtra Weather Update: Hot and Humid in Some Areas, Thunderstorms Expected in Others

The weather in Maharashtra is keeping everyone on their toes, with temperatures swinging from one extreme to another. Here’s a quick overview of the latest updates across the state for the next 3-4 days.

Temperature Check

• Malegaon was the hottest spots in Maharashtra sizzling at 43.8°C, in the last 24 hours.
• Meanwhile, Gondia recorded a minimum temperature in the state at 19.4°C.

Weather Outlook

• Vidarbha Districts: Brace yourself for thunderstorms and gusty winds (speed 40-50 kmph) with light rain in a few places.
• Konkan: It’s going to be hot and sticky in some isolated areas.
• Marathwada: Expect light rain, thundershowers, and gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph) in certain areas.

Alerts For the Next Few Days

• Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg: A yellow alert has been issued for hot and humid conditions for the next couple of days.
• Nanded, Latur, Bhandara, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Gondia, and Yavatmal: These areas are on a yellow alert for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30 to 40 kmph) at one or two places on 6th and 7th May.

Mumbai’s Forecast

• The next 24 hours in Mumbai city and suburbs are expected to be mostly clear.
• Maximum and minimum temperatures are predicted to be around 35°C and 25°C respectively.

Pune’s Weather Roundup

• Pune Shivajinagar had a cool morning at 18.3°C on 3rd May, the coolest in May since 2015.
• As of 1:45 pm on Saturday, temperatures in many places in Pune district were hovering around 39 to 40°C, and they might climb a bit more.
• According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Pune, Pune is likely to experience a maximum temperature of 39 to 41°C and a minimum temperature of 19 to 26°C.

National

• Nandyal, Rayalaseema: Recorded the country’s highest temperature at 46.3°C.

With such varied conditions, it’s wise to stay updated with the latest weather reports, keep cool, and stay safe!