Maharashtra weather update: Dry conditions dominate state; thunderstorms likely in parts of Vidarbha

Gondia is under an orange alert, with the IMD predicting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. Representational Pic

Most parts of Maharashtra are set to experience dry weather on Sunday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for Gondia and yellow alerts across several Vidarbha districts, where thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are likely at isolated places.

Konkan to remain dry and humid

Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts are likely to experience dry weather. Hot and humid conditions may prevail in isolated pockets, particularly along the coastal belt.

North Maharashtra to see hot conditions

Regions such as Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Nashik, and Ahilyanagar are also expected to remain dry, with no significant rainfall activity forecast.

Western Maharashtra largely dry

Districts including Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, and Sangli will continue to witness dry and stable weather conditions throughout the day.

Thundershowers likely in Vidarbha

Districts including Amravati, Bhandara, Buldhana, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Yavatmal, Nagpur, and Wardha have been placed under a yellow alert, with thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, with speeds reaching 50-60 kmph, are likely at isolated places, the IMD said.

Meanwhile, Gondia is under an orange alert, with the IMD predicting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph at isolated locations.

Marathwada to remain dry

Districts such as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani, Beed, and Hingoli are expected to witness dry conditions, with no rainfall warnings issued.

Mumbai weather update: City sees partly cloudy skies; AQI stays in ‘satisfactory' range at 55

Meanwhile, Mumbai city and its suburbs witnessed a partly cloudy sky in the morning, turning mainly clear by afternoon and evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The weather bureau has forecast maximum and minimum temperatures of around 33 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively, indicating warm and humid conditions through the day.

Air quality remains satisfactory

Meanwhile, Mumbai's air quality continues to remain in the ‘satisfactory' category, with an overall air quality index (AQI) of 55, as per the Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer App.

AQI across Mumbai

Bandra Kurla Complex: 73
Borivali East: 89
Byculla: 49
Andheri East: 100
Chembur: 43
Colaba: 54
Ghatkopar: 57
Kandivali: 66

In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Thane and Kalyan recorded AQI levels of 64 each, while Navi Mumbai stood at 55, all falling under the ‘satisfactory' category.

Overall, both weather and air quality conditions across Mumbai and adjoining areas remain stable, with no major concerns reported.