Hours after the sudden demise of NCP chief Ajit Pawar, the political debates have been ignited. Senior NCP leader and Maharashtra FDA minister Narhari Zirwal on Thursday said that the public wants Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, to be brought into the state ministry. Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti alliance in the state along with the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Considering that Sunetra Pawar is currently a Rajya Sabha member, she could be sworn in as the minister. Asked about the NCP's future after Ajit Pawar's death, Zirwal said that people want "vahini" (sister-in-law, referring to Sunetra Pawar) to be included in the ministry. Zirwal, who is one of the close confidants of the former Deputy Chief Minister, while talking to the media, said, "We will talk to the leadership about it and take a decision," as per PTI. To a question on the merger of the two NCP groups, Zirwal commented, ''The two factions are already together. Everyone has realised that there is no point in remaining scattered and that they have to be together.'' Deputy CM Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours Earlier on Wednesday, Ajit Pawar and four others were killed when the chartered plane that took off from Mumbai crashed at Baramati in the Pune district. The last rites of Ajit Pawar were performed with full state honours on Thursday at Baramati. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari attended the funeral held at the Vidya Pratishthan ground, which is around 100 km from Pune. Several senior leaders cutting across party lines were also present to pay their final respects to the 66-year-old Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were also among those present, along with Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, and sons, Parth and Jay. His cousin Supriya Sule and NCP working president Praful Patel also attended. As Pawar’s mortal remains, wrapped in the national flag, were brought from his native Katewadi village to the funeral venue, thousands of supporters gathered, raising slogans of "Ajit Dada amar rahe." In July 2023, Ajit Pawar had joined the then Eknath Shinde-led state government, triggering a split in the NCP founded by his uncle Sharad Pawar. (With inputs from PTI)
29 January,2026 04:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s death in a plane crash, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Thursday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Shain slammed Mamata Banerjee for alleging a conspiracy behind the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, urging her and others to refrain from politicising someone’s death. Speaking to media on Thursday, after Ajit Pawar's sudden demise, West Bengal CM Banerjee claimed that Ajit Pawar was likely to leave the NDA and had been planning to return to the Opposition's INDIA bloc. In reply, Shaina NC termed the comments 'inappropriate and insensitive' while cautioning against using the unfortunate incident for political point-scoring. The Shiv Sena leader asserted, “Mamata Banerjee, please do not do politics on someone’s death. It may be a political issue for you, but for the country, it was a shocking incident in which a senior leader lost his life,” as per IANS. She also added, “He had gone to Baramati for work. Technical failure is a possibility, and there should be an investigation, but calling it a conspiracy is not right. This is not the script of a B-grade film. If you cannot express sympathy, then please refrain from making such statements.” No conspiracy behind Ajit Pawar’s death The Shiv Sena leader further clarified that there is no conspiracy behind the deputy chief minister’s sudden demise. Shaina also said, “Sharad Pawar has stated that it was a technical failure. Everything will become clear in the coming days. Those who are trying to politicise this tragedy should remember that death is not a gift; it is sometimes a matter of fate,” as per IANS. Recalling Ajit Pawar’s long political career, she said that the Maharashtra Chief Minister devoted nearly five decades of his life to public service in Maharashtra. Shaina NC hails Ajit Pawar Hailing the NCP chief, Shaina emphasised, “Ajit Pawar contributed nearly 50 years to Maharashtra politics. He began his career as an MLA from Baramati, went on to become Finance Minister and Irrigation Minister, and served as Deputy Chief Minister six times. Unfortunately, he passed away at the age of 66 years, six months and six days. If we talk about an able administrator, Ajit Pawar ‘Dada’ will always be remembered as one,” as per IANS. Shaina NC, while highlighting that the Maharashtra political circle will remain incomplete after Ajit Pawar’s death, said, “He worked tirelessly for Baramati and for Maharashtra. The vacuum left by his demise will be deeply felt. With leaders like Eknath Shinde and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, he played a crucial role, and his absence is a major loss to Maharashtra politics.” She further noted that Ajit Pawar was not only a mass leader but also an accessible administrator. “One of his most remarkable qualities was that every morning from 6 am to 7.30 am, his OPD ward was open, where people came with their problems. He listened to them patiently and worked diligently to resolve their issues, dedicating his time to public service,” Shaina NC added. (With inputs from IANS)
29 January,2026 03:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAn aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar appeared “unstable in the air” before crashing and exploding near Baramati in Pune district on Wednesday morning, an eyewitness said. Another witness claimed that the aircraft burst into flames immediately after hitting the ground, triggering four to five successive explosions. Pawar (66) and four others were killed after the aircraft crash-landed at Baramati airport around 8.50 am, officials said. A local said she noticed the aircraft circling the airport earlier in the morning before the crash. Ajit Pawar death: ‘It took a round and then crashed,’ says plane crash eyewitness "It took a round in the air, appeared a bit unstable and as it was approaching the runway to land, it hit the ground hard and exploded. There was a loud sound and could be heard at our home," the woman told a news channel. She said that several parts of the aircraft were hurled into the air after the explosion and fell near her house. "The plane tilted before coming down. We saw the explosion and it was frightening," the eyewitness recounted. Another eyewitness said the aircraft appeared to be losing control as it descended. "The way the plane was coming down, we felt it was going to crash. It was around 100 feet above the runway. As we rushed towards it, we saw flames, followed by four to five consecutive blasts, which prevented us from going anywhere near the aircraft," he told PTI. "It was a major fire. We later learned that Pawar was on the aircraft. It was shocking for us," he added. Another eyewitness, Pramod Madurikar, told PTI that the bodies were identified immediately after the crash and shifted to an ambulance, while fire brigade personnel reached the spot almost simultaneously to assist with rescue and emergency operations. According to Flight Radar, the flight took off from Mumbai at 8.10 am and it disappeared from radar around 8.45 am. Additionally, according to IANS sources, Ajit Pawar's mortal remains were identified by the watch he was wearing at the time of his death. Pawar was travelling to Baramati from Mumbai to address public meetings as part of the campaign for the February 5 zilla parishad elections in the state. There were five people on board when the aircraft crashed at 8.50 am, a police officer said. Superintendent of Police, Sandip Singh Gill, stated that after the crash, a fire broke out. "People onboard were immediately taken to the hospital," he added. (With IANS and PTI inputs)
29 January,2026 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday pressed for a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, saying expressions of sympathy cannot replace accountability, reported news agency ANI. ‘Series of chartered aircraft accidents must be examined’ Addressing the media, Raut raised serious concerns over a series of chartered aircraft accidents reported across the country and questioned whether technical lapses, radar failures or shortcomings at airports were being adequately examined. He said the public deserved clear answers to prevent similar tragedies in the future. ‘Condolences won’t help if technical flaws caused crash’ "A major accident took place earlier in Ahmedabad. An inquiry was announced, but what came out of it? Several chartered flight crashes have occurred and many lives have been lost. The truth must be placed before the people," Sanjay Raut said. "Ajit Pawar was a towering and popular leader, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. His death has shaken not just the state, but the entire country. How did this happen? Was there a technical fault? Was there a problem with the radar or the airport? This must be known," reported ANI. Raut further remarked that if technical shortcomings were responsible, merely offering condolences would serve no purpose. "If the crash occurred due to technical issues, then identifying the root cause is essential. Only that can help prevent such incidents," he added, reported ANI. Ajit Pawar died while travelling to ZP election rally Ajit Pawar was killed on Wednesday when the aircraft he was travelling in crashed at Baramati airport while he was on his way to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad elections. His last rites were performed later on Thursday at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati. Black box recovered; ADR registered by police Investigating agencies have since recovered the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from the crash site. Pune Rural Police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) at the Baramati Taluka police station and initiated further investigation. Several senior leaders attended Pawar’s funeral, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Pawar’s sons, Parth and Jay, performed the last rites, while his wife Sunetra Pawar paid her final respects. Drone visuals from the venue showed a massive gathering of supporters at the Vidya Pratishthan ground as Maharashtra bid farewell to the veteran leader. (With inputs from ANI)
29 January,2026 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, were performed with full state honours on Thursday at Baramati in Pune district. Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari and senior leaders attend funeral Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari attended the funeral held at the Vidya Pratishthan ground, around 100 km from Pune. Several senior leaders cutting across party lines were present to pay their final respects to the 66-year-old Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were also among those present, along with Pawar’s wife Sunetra Pawar and sons Parth and Jay. His cousin Supriya Sule and NCP working president Praful Patel also attended. Thousands gather as mortal remains brought from Katewadi As Pawar’s mortal remains, wrapped in the national flag, were brought from his native Katewadi village to the funeral venue, thousands of supporters gathered, raising slogans of "Ajit Dada amar rahe". Sons Parth and Jay light funeral pyre Among those who placed floral wreaths were Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, BJP president Nitin Nabin, Devendra Fadnavis, Union minister Ramdas Athawale, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, former Union minister Sushilkumar Shinde and Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh. Pawar’s sons Parth and Jay lit the funeral pyre. Earlier in the day, his body was taken from the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Hospital in Baramati, where it had been kept overnight, to his village before the final journey. ADR registered; black box of crashed Learjet recovered Ajit Pawar and four others were killed when the chartered aircraft they were travelling in crashed barely 200 metres from the edge of the tabletop airstrip at Baramati. The other victims were pilot Captain Sumit Kapoor, co-pilot Captain Shambhavi Pathak, personal security officer Vidip Jadhav and flight attendant Pinky Mali. Hospital authorities said their bodies have been handed over to their families. Police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) in connection with the crash. The government has said the aircraft had been cleared to land after a go-around due to poor visibility but failed to give a read-back to air traffic control before bursting into flames near the runway edge. The Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday confirmed that the black box of the Learjet aircraft — comprising the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder — has been recovered.
29 January,2026 12:32 PM IST | Baramati | mid-day online correspondentThe Ministry of Civil Aviation, after the fatal aeroplane crash at Baramati that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, said that the black box of the ill-fated aircraft has been recovered. The Ministry further added that the investigation is progressing expeditiously. While sharing a post on social media handle X, the ministry noted, "Ensuring a thorough, transparent, and time-bound inquiry remains a top priority." The ministry further said that a team of three officers from AAIB, Delhi, and another team of three officers from the DGCA, Mumbai Regional Office, reached the crash site on 28 January. They added, "The Director General, AAIB, also arrived at the site the same day. The investigation is progressing expeditiously, and the black box of the ill-fated aircraft has been recovered," as per ANI. "The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) remains fully committed to completing the investigation within a defined timeframe, strictly in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and laid-down guidelines. The investigation has been initiated in accordance with Rules 5 and 11 of the AAIB Rules, 2025," the Ministry said. Voice recorder recovered from crashed plane at Baramati Officials probing the plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others have recovered the voice recorder and flight data recorder from the accident spot, as per ANI. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) confirmed that the equipment has been recovered from the site. Ajit Pawar’s funeral underway in Baramati On the other hand, the cremation of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is underway at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati. Supporters of NCP chief and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar gathered outside Ahilyabai Holkar Government Medical College to pay their final respects as his mortal remains were taken out. The funeral procession for Maharashtra's longest-serving Deputy CM (non-consecutively) started at the Vidya Pratishthan campus (Gadima) at 9:00 am. The mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were carried in a decorated rath for his 'Antim Yatra' today. The chariot is adorned with flowers and features Pawar's image and a board reading "Swargiya Ajitdada Pawar amar rahein" (Long live Ajit Dada Pawar). A massive crowd gathered at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati to pay heartfelt tribute to one of Maharashtra’s most prominent leaders of all time. (With inputs from ANI)
29 January,2026 12:20 PM IST | Baramati | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra accorded full state honours to Ajit Pawar on Thursday as his mortal remains were taken to the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati for the last rites. Family members, senior leaders arrive to pay respects Family members, including his wife Sunetra Pawar and sons Jay and Parth Pawar, were present as senior leaders gathered to pay their respects. Former Union minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and his daughter, Congress leader Praniti Shinde, also arrived at the venue ahead of the funeral. Supporters lining the route raised slogans of “Ajit Dada Amar Rahe” as the cortege reached the ground. Pawar’s son Jay, nephew Rohit Pawar and other relatives accompanied the procession. DGCA, forensic teams visit crash site; ADR registered Earlier in the day, officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and forensic teams visited the crash site in Baramati to examine the circumstances surrounding the aircraft accident that claimed Pawar’s life. Personnel from the NDRF and senior state police officials were also present. Pune Rural Police confirmed that an accidental death report (ADR) has been registered at the Baramati Taluka police station and further investigation is underway. Leaders across party lines attend funeral in Baramati Reacting to the tragedy, Union Minister Raksha Khadse described the incident as heartbreaking, saying Maharashtra had lost a leader deeply connected with the grassroots and instrumental in the state’s development. Leaders cutting across party lines arrived in Baramati to attend the funeral, including NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray. Final journey through town; last rites scheduled at 11 am Large crowds of supporters also gathered outside Ahilyabai Holkar Government Medical College, where Pawar’s body was kept before the final journey. The funeral procession began from the Vidya Pratishthan campus, passed through the town to allow citizens to pay homage, and concluded at the Vidya Pratishthan ground, where the last rites were scheduled for 11 am. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde. (With inputs from Agencies)
29 January,2026 12:18 PM IST | Baramati | mid-day online correspondentThree Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidates were elected to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) 227-member general body on January 16. With the leadership in the NCP in immediate lurch due to the demise of Deputy Chief Minister and party chief Ajit Pawar, the newly elected representatives are now left looking to other party leaders for guidance and advice, steadfast that they have support from the party, and willing to continue supporting their party in turn. The NCP faction led by Ajit decided to break away from the Mahayuti alliance — its partner in the BJP-ruled government in Maharashtra — and contest the BMC elections alone. Subsequently, three candidates from NCP were elected to the BMC’s general body — Ayesha Khan from ward number 96; Sayeeda Khan from ward number 168; and Bushra Nadeem Malik from ward 170. In contrast, the Mahayuti Alliance secured 118 seats in the polls. With news of Pawar’s demise, most members from the NCP leadership, party workers, and all elected representatives decided to travel to Baramati to be there for the Pawar family, and pay their respects. Speaking with mid-day on Wednesday afternoon, Ayesha Khan said, “I am travelling to Baramati with my family. All of us have decided to go, and there is no question otherwise. I offer my condolences to the family, and I will stand strong with my party.” When asked about how she views her future with the party, especially as an elected representative in BMC, she said, “There is no question about this.” Ajit Pawar plane crash Live updates: Follow our live blog for real-time updates Saeeda Khan remained unavailable for comment, and an aide of Bushra Khan told mid-day that she was unavailable for comment. Meanwhile, with support and grief pouring in from across party lines, a senior state leader from NCP said, “Dada is irreplaceable. This party is part of his legacy. But now is our time to grieve.” Rakhee Jadhav, former group leader in BMC from the undivided NCP in 2017, who switched to the BJP ahead of the recent BMC elections and was elected for yet another tenure, said, “I am travelling with other party members and leaders to Baramati. We will reach tonight (Wednesday). Even though I’m in a different party now, Dada is a figure I deeply respect. I learnt a lot from his leadership… like punctuality, putting your people’s needs first, and how to approach work. His work ethic has left a deep mark on me. These kinds of ties transcend our day-to-day politics.” ThreeNo. of NCP corporators in BMC
29 January,2026 12:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSShiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar on Thursday paid tribute to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar, remembering him as a leader known for discipline, punctuality and an unwavering work ethic. Speaking to ANI, Kesarkar said Pawar's sudden demise in a plane crash was an irreplaceable loss for the state. "Ajit Pawar’s contribution to Maharashtra’s political life is an inspiration for all of us. He did extensive work in the cooperative sector and will always be remembered for his discipline and time-bound functioning. His passing is a void that cannot be filled," he said. Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday after the aircraft he was travelling in crashed at Baramati airport. He was on his way to attend a public meeting linked to the Zilla Parishad elections. Full state honours accorded to late Ajit Pawar Full state honours were accorded to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, on Thursday as his mortal remains were taken to the Vidya Pratishthan ground for the last rites. Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, and sons, Party and Jay, were present on the occasion. Supporters of Ajit Pawar chanted "Ajit Dada Amar Rahe" as his mortal remains were brought to the ground. His son Jay Pawar, nephew Rohit Pawar, and other family members were also present. Born on July 22, 1959, in Deolali Pravara in Ahmednagar district, Ajit Pawar earned the sobriquet "Ajit Dada" for his deep connect with grassroots workers and the people of Maharashtra. Alongside his role in government, he played a significant part in strengthening cooperative institutions, including milk unions and sugar factories. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde. Black box recovered, says Ministry of Civil Aviation on Baramati plane crash Meanwhile, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Thursday that the black box of the ill-fated aircraft, which crashed in Baramati on Jnauary 28 and killed Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, has been recovered. The investigation is progressing expeditiously. In a post on X, the Ministry noted that, "Ensuring a thorough, transparent, and time-bound inquiry remains a top priority". The Ministry said that a team of three officers from AAIB, Delhi, and another team of three officers from the DGCA, Mumbai Regional Office, reached the crash site on 28 January. "The Director General, AAIB, also arrived at the site the same day. The investigation is progressing expeditiously, and the black box of the ill-fated aircraft has been recovered."
29 January,2026 11:59 AM IST | Baramati | mid-day online correspondentThe last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were performed on Thursday at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati by his sons, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar, amid a massive outpouring of grief. The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were performed on Thursday at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati by his sons, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar, amid a massive outpouring of grief. Ajit Pawar funeral Live updates: Follow our live blog for real-time updates Amit Shah, CM Fadnavis among leaders at funeral A large gathering of supporters and political leaders attended the funeral, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Earlier in the day, full state honours were accorded as Pawar’s mortal remains were taken to the Vidya Pratishthan ground. Family members, supporters pay emotional farewell Pawar’s wife Sunetra Pawar and other family members were present during the final rites. Senior Congress leader Sushil Kumar Shinde, along with his daughter Praniti Shinde, also attended the funeral. Supporters raised slogans of “Ajit Dada Amar Rahe” as the mortal remains arrived at the venue. Pawar’s nephew Rohit Pawar and several relatives were among those present. DGCA, forensic teams visit crash site; ADR registered Meanwhile, officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and forensic teams reached the crash site in Baramati to investigate the aircraft accident that claimed Pawar’s life along with four others. Personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Maharashtra Director General of Police were also present at the site. The Pune Rural Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) at the Baramati Taluka Police Station and initiated further investigation into the crash. Six-time Deputy CM, longest-serving in non-consecutive terms Ajit Pawar, 66, and four others were killed when a mid-size business jet crash-landed in Baramati on Wednesday morning. The aircraft had departed from Mumbai at 8.10 am for Baramati, where Pawar was scheduled to address rallies ahead of the upcoming rural body elections. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.
29 January,2026 11:52 AM IST | Baramati | mid-day online correspondentThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the maximum and minimum temperatures in Mumbai to be around 32 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius, respectively. According to the Sameer app, the city’s air quality index (AQI) on Thursday stands at 85, which falls in the “satisfactory” category. Sensitive individuals may experience minor breathing discomfort under these conditions. AQI across Mumbai Bandra Kurla Complex – 97 Borivali East – 97 Byculla – 66 Andheri East – 95 Chembur – 84 Colaba – 65 Deonar – 110 Ghatkopar – 105 Kandivali East – 103 Kandivali West – 77 Malad West – 95 Mazgaon – 77 Mulund West – 69 In the surrounding areas, Thane records an AQI of 86, Kalyan 96, and Navi Mumbai 90. The overall air quality shows slight improvement compared to earlier this week. Maharashtra sees mostly warm weather, maximum temperatures reach 32 degrees Celsius Maharashtra is expected to experience mostly warm conditions on Thursday, with maximum temperatures ranging from the mid-26 degrees Celsius to low 32 degrees Celsius across the state, according to the latest report from the IMD. In the Mumbai region, Colaba recorded a maximum temperature of 28.3 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 19.7 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz saw slightly higher readings with a maximum of 31.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 18.1 degrees Celsius. Temperatures in the suburbs and nearby cities remained relatively moderate, with Malegaon reporting 27.4 degrees Celsius, and Nasik registering 29.0 degrees Celsius. Western and coastal regions recorded slightly lower maximums. Mahabaleshwar reported 26.8 degrees Celsius, Ratnagiri 30.0 degrees Celsius, and Dahanu 27.1 degrees Celsius. Other parts of the state, including Sangli and Sholapur, experienced warmer conditions, with both cities recording maximum temperatures of 32.6 degrees Celsius. Udgir and Jeur also recorded highs above 31 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the minimum temperatures stayed mostly in the teens, with the coldest readings noted in Malegaon at 12.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Nasik at 13.2 degrees Celsius. Cities such as Harnai and Kolhapur recorded slightly higher minimums at 21.2 degrees Celsius and 19.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. The overall weather indicates stable, warm conditions across Maharashtra, with minor variations compared to normal readings. Relative humidity ranged from around 0.3 per cent in Mumbai-Colaba to 5.9 per cent in Satara, contributing to generally pleasant early morning conditions across the state.
29 January,2026 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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