Weather Update: Yellow Alert for North-Central Maharashtra and West Madhya Pradesh from December 26
A weather update from Anupam Kashyapi, former head of the weather forecasting division at IMD Pune, indicates a Yellow Alert starting December 26 for parts of North-Central Maharashtra and West Madhya Pradesh. The alert is triggered by a Western Disturbance (WD) around December 26, interacting with southerly winds, which may lead to light to isolated moderate rainfall and thunderstorms.
Expected Weather Conditions
- Rainfall Forecast:
- Light to isolated moderate rain, including thunderstorms (TS) and lightning (Ln), is expected in districts of West Madhya Pradesh.
- Isolated light rain is likely in districts of North-Central Maharashtra, including Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik, Jalgaon, Ahilyanagar, and parts of Pune.
Residents are advised to remain cautious during this period and follow updates for any changes in the forecast.
Notable Temperatures Across Maharashtra
Weather data from December 22 highlights the state’s extremes and city-wise highs and lows:
- Bramhapuri: Recorded the highest temperature in the state at 32.8°C.
- Nagpur: Registered the lowest temperature in the state at 11.8°C.
- Mumbai: Highs of 34°C, Lows of 23°C
- Pune: Highs of 30°C, Lows of 18°C
- Nashik: Highs of 29°C, Lows of 15°C
- Dhule: Highs of 28°C, Lows of 14°C
- Jalgaon: Highs of 30°C, Lows of 16°C
The data reflects a wide temperature variation across the state, with Bramhapuri experiencing warmer conditions and Nagpur seeing significantly cooler temperatures.
Recommendations for Residents
- Be prepared for sudden weather changes and carry appropriate rain gear.
- Follow updates from local authorities, especially in areas under the Yellow Alert.
- Farmers in affected regions should consider necessary precautions to protect crops.
Stay tuned for further updates as the weather evolves.
