Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms in districts like Nashik and Raigad. Gusty winds up to 40 kmph are likely, bringing relief from ongoing heatwave conditions
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a yellow warning for several districts across Maharashtra. As per the weather agency, Latur, Nashik, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Satara may experience light spells of rain and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds during the early hours of Friday.
The warning issued at 7:00 am on Friday further asserted that unprecedented weather conditions across several districts of Maharashtra are likely to prevail for three hours.
Along with light to moderate spells of rain, the weather department has also predicted gusty winds with speeds reaching 30-40 km/h in these regions.
Authorities have urged residents to take necessary precautions, especially while travelling or engaging in outdoor activities, due to the risk posed by lightning and strong winds.
A yellow warning indicates the need for people to stay alert and be updated on weather conditions. The IMD continues to monitor the situation and has advised citizens to follow official updates for any changes in weather conditions.
While the state has been experiencing heatwave conditions for the last few weeks, the spell of rain over the weekend may make the conditions a bit cooler.
Vidarbha remains the worst-hit region amid the heatwave
Vidarbha remained the worst-affected region, with multiple cities consistently staying above 43 degrees Celsius. Marathwada and Madhya Maharashtra also experienced severe heat, while the Mumbai and Konkan coast remained relatively cooler at 31.5 to 33.6 degrees Celsius but suffered from high humidity levels of 65 to 80 per cent, making conditions far more uncomfortable.
Nashik records lowest minimum temperature
While the entire state experienced extreme heat over the last few days, Nashik recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at just 16.3 degrees Celsius on Thursday.
How Maharashtra is facing three different heat patterns
Maharashtra is currently experiencing three distinct types of heat depending on the region.
Vidarbha: Worst affected by extreme dry heat
Vidarbha was by far the worst affected. The region recorded the most extreme temperatures in the state, with Akola and Amravati both touching 44.2 degrees Celsius, the highest in Maharashtra and the entire country so far this year. Wardha followed closely at 44.0 degrees Celsius, while Chandrapur, Washim, Nagpur and Yavatmal all remained above 43 degrees Celsius. The heat remained dry, with very low humidity and no rainfall recorded anywhere in the region.
Marathwada: Severe but slightly lower heat
Marathwada also faced severe heat, though slightly less intense than Vidarbha. Parbhani was the hottest at 42.0 degrees Celsius, followed by Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar at 41.4 degrees Celsius and Udgir at 40.4 degrees Celsius. The weather remained dry with low humidity levels and zero rainfall.
Mumbai, Konkan and Pune: Humid but relatively cooler
In sharp contrast, Mumbai and the Konkan region (including Pune) remained comparatively cooler. Mumbai (Colaba) recorded 33.6 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz stood at 33.1 degrees Celsius. Coastal stations such as Alibag, Ratnagiri and Dahanu stayed between 31.5 and 33.1 degrees Celsius. However, high humidity levels of 65 to 80 per cent made conditions more oppressive. Pune recorded 39.7 degrees Celsius, hot but lower than interior districts, with low humidity and clear skies.
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