Maharashtra sizzles in mid-February; Amravati hottest at 35.8 degrees as dry spell continues

This warm, rain-free pattern reflects a broader shift toward early summer-like conditions in parts of Maharashtra. Representational pic

Maharashtra is experiencing unseasonably warm and completely dry conditions in mid-February, with daytime temperatures soaring well above normal across most regions and no rainfall recorded anywhere in the state, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In its latest updates on Saturday, IMD highlighted that Amravati in Vidarbha is the hottest spot in the state, recording a maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius, which is 4.3 degrees Celsius above normal, marking the highest maximum reported.

Interior districts, particularly in Vidarbha, are seeing persistent above-normal daytime highs amid the ongoing warm, dry spell.

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In Pune (Shivajinagar), the maximum temperature stood at 32.7 degrees Celsius, which is 1.1 degrees Celsius above normal. The minimum temperature was recorded at 14.0 degrees Celsius, which is also above normal by 1.6 degrees Celsius. Pune's Lohgaon recorded a maximum temperature of 34.1 degrees Celsius, while the minimum stood at 18.6 degrees Celsius. In Solapur, the mercury touched 34.8 degrees Celsius, while Ahilyanagar posted the state's lowest minimum at 13.7 degrees Celsius.

No rainfall recorded across Maharashtra; interior districts see above-normal temperatures

Coastal Konkan and Goa also witnessed elevated heat, with Ratnagiri reaching 35.7 degrees Celsius, which is 4 degrees Celsius above normal, followed by Mumbai suburbs (Santacruz station) at 33.8 degrees Celsius and Mumbai City at 32.6 degrees Celsius. Panjim recorded 34.9 degrees Celsius.

In Marathwada and Vidarbha, the maximum temperature ranged between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius, with Akola recording 35.4 degrees Celsius and Chandrapur at 34.0 degrees Celsius - both above normal and contributing to the persistent dry weather.

No rainfall was recorded at any station in the state. Relative humidity readings in Pune showed a sharp drop from 81 per cent at 8.30 am to 27 per cent at 5.30 pm, indicating drier conditions by evening.

For Sunday, the IMD has forecast mainly clear skies with morning haze for Pune, with temperatures expected to be around a maximum of 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 14 degrees Celsius.

This warm, rain-free pattern reflects a broader shift toward early summer-like conditions in parts of Maharashtra, with interior districts bearing the brunt of the heat while coastal humidity keeps nights warmer. No significant change in weather conditions is indicated in the latest bulletin.