Among the hottest regions, Beed and Sholapur recorded highs of 39 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Jeur at 38.5 degrees Celsius and Osmanabad at 37.8 degrees Celsius. Parbhani and Malegaon also saw elevated temperatures, hovering around 38 degrees Celsius
Weather across Maharashtra reflects a mix of rising heat in inland districts and relatively stable. FILE PIC/ ASHISH RAJE
Parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday continued to witness hot weather conditions, with several interior districts recording above-normal maximum temperatures, according to the an India Meteorological Department (IMD) weather bulletin issued at 8.30 am.
Among the hottest regions, Beed and Solapur recorded highs of 39 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Jeur at 38.5 degrees Celsius and Osmanabad at 37.8 degrees Celsius. Parbhani and Malegaon also saw elevated temperatures, hovering around 38 degrees Celsius.
In contrast, hill station Mahabaleshwar remained the coolest in the state with a maximum temperature of 29.1 degrees Celsius, significantly below normal by 2.4 degrees Celsius.
Nowcast warning: Rains likely in Marathwada
The IMD Mumbai on Wednesday issued a nowcast warning for several parts of Maharashtra, valid for three hours from 7:00 am.
A yellow alert has been sounded for Latur, Nanded, Hingoli, Beed, Parbhani and Dharashiv districts. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are very likely in Latur, Nanded and Hingoli, with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph.
Meanwhile, Beed, Parbhani and Dharashiv are likely to witness light spells of rain, with chances of thunder and lightning in isolated areas.
Residents in the affected districts have been advised to exercise caution and take necessary precautions during the warning period.
Mumbai and coastal belt
Mumbai recorded moderate temperatures, with Colaba at 32.4 degrees Celsius and Santacruz at 31.1 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures stood at 22.6 degrees Celsius and 21.3 degrees Celsius, respectively.
As per the IMD, coastal regions like Alibag (33.5 degrees Celsius), Dahanu (33.7 degrees Celsius), and Ratnagiri (32.1 degrees Celsius) experienced relatively stable conditions, aided by higher humidity levels.
Temperature trends
Several parts of the state, including Beed and Dahanu, recorded temperatures above normal, indicating persistent heat in interior regions. Meanwhile, cities like Jalgaon (minus 2.0 degrees Celsius deviation) and Mahabaleshwar saw below-normal daytime temperatures.
Humidity levels
Humidity remained high in coastal and Mumbai regions, with Dahanu recording 90 per cent relative humidity in the morning, followed by Mumbai-Colaba at 89 per cent and Santacruz at 82 per cent. Interior areas such as Aurangabad reported lower humidity levels at 43 per cent.
Overall, the weather across Maharashtra reflects a mix of rising heat in inland districts and relatively stable, humid conditions along the coast.
IMD predicts thundershowers in Mumbai, but city's climate remains warm and hazy
The IMD has predicted light rain and thundershowers across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Sindhudurg on Wednesday, indicating a possible early shift towards monsoon-like conditions in the state.
However, Mumbai’s weather told a different story on the ground, with the city waking up to morning haze. Despite forecasts hinting at rainfall, heat and humidity persisted, with temperatures expected to range between 23 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius, as per IMD.
The city’s air quality remained satisfactory, with the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) SAMEER app reporting an overall AQI (Air Quality Index) of 86.
AQI across Mumbai
Bandra Kurla Complex: 99
Borivali East: 92
Byculla: 93
Andheri East: 103
Chembur: 95
Colaba: 61
Deonar: 119
Ghatkopar: 120
Kandivali East: 36
Kandivali West: 90
Bhandup West: 91
Malad West: 95
Mazgaon: 105
Powai: 36
Morning haze reduced visibility in several areas, but air quality remained largely within safe limits.
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