In western Maharashtra, Pune and Baramati recorded cold mornings with minimum temperatures of 7.9 degrees Celsius and 7.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. Nasik registered 8.2 degrees Celsius, Satara 10.0 degrees Celsius
Overall, Maharashtra continues to experience typical winter conditions with cold mornings. Representational Pic
Maharashtra experienced a chilly start on Thursday, with several regions recording low temperatures and clear skies. In coastal Ratnagiri, the minimum temperature was 17.2 degrees Celsius with no rainfall, while Dahanu recorded 15.2 degrees Celsius accompanied by 71 per cent relative humidity. Colaba and Thane Belapur areas reported slightly warmer conditions, with minimums of 20.9 degrees Celsius and 20.2 degrees Celsius, respectively, both experiencing dry conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
In western Maharashtra, Pune and Baramati recorded cold mornings with minimum temperatures of 7.9 degrees Celsius and 7.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. Nasik registered 8.2 degrees Celsius, Satara 10.0 degrees Celsius, and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar 10.8 degrees Celsius. Kolhapur and Sangli saw minimums of 14.4 degrees Celsius and 12.3 degrees Celsius, with Sangli experiencing haze and Kolhapur remaining dry.
Northern and central regions of the state also felt the winter chill. Nandurbar recorded a minimum of 12.4 degrees Celsius, while Ahilyanagar dipped to 6.6 degrees Celsius with high humidity of 90 per cent. Relative humidity across the state ranged from 30 per cent in Ratnagiri to 89 per cent in Pune, highlighting dry conditions in coastal areas and moist conditions inland.
Rainfall remained absent across the state, with all major regions reporting zero rainfall over the last 24 hours. Seasonal rainfall totals showed 405.7 millimetres in Ratnagiri, 296.4 millimetres in MWR, 184.6 millimetres in Dahanu, 112.5 millimetres in Sangli, and 70–84 millimetres in parts of Pune, Baramati, and Ahilyanagar. Visibility was generally good, with clear skies reported in Satara and haze in Sangli.
Overall, Maharashtra continues to experience typical winter conditions with cold mornings, dry weather, and low rainfall across most regions.
AQI in Mumbai hits 109, Ghatkopar sees highest pollution levels at 125
Mumbai woke up to mainly clear skies on Thursday, with temperatures expected to range between 15 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Today, Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 20.9 degrees Celsius with no rainfall, while Santacruz saw a colder start at 15.6 degrees Celsius, also with zero rainfall, as per IMD Mumbai.
Air quality remains a concern across the city. According to the SAMEER App, Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 109, categorised as moderate. Authorities have warned that this level of air pollution may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, or heart conditions.
Breaking down the AQI across different city zones: Bandra Kurla Complex registered 113, Borivali 73, Byculla 120, Chakala-Andheri East 80, Chembur 118, Colaba 88, Deonar 112, and Ghatkopar 125.
Residents are advised to take precautions, particularly those with respiratory or cardiovascular issues, while enjoying the mostly pleasant winter weather.
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