Several cities in western and central Maharashtra experienced chilly mornings. Pune recorded a minimum temperature of 8.6 degrees Celsius, while Nashik registered 8.8 degrees Celsius. Jeur in Solapur district reported a low of 8.0 degrees Celsius, and Baramati recorded 9.3 degrees Celsius
Meteorological officials said the dip in temperatures was due to clear skies and calm wind conditions. Representational Pic
Cold conditions prevailed across several parts of Maharashtra on Monday, with minimum temperatures dropping sharply in interior regions. Ahilyanagar recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 7.3 degrees Celsius, making it the coldest place in Maharashtra, according to weather observations.
Several cities in western and central Maharashtra experienced chilly mornings. Pune recorded a minimum temperature of 8.6 degrees Celsius, while Nashik registered 8.8 degrees Celsius. Jeur in Solapur district reported a low of 8.0 degrees Celsius, and Baramati recorded 9.3 degrees Celsius. Malegaon saw the mercury dip to 8.4 degrees Celsius.
In the Marathwada region, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 10.5 degrees Celsius, while Nanded reported 10.8 degrees Celsius and Parbhani 10.6 degrees Celsius. Dharashiv recorded 10.7 degrees Celsius, and Udgir reported 12.0 degrees Celsius.
Kolhapur recorded a minimum of 15.3 degrees Celsius, while Sangli saw 13.0 degrees Celsius and Satara 11.2 degrees Celsius. Jalgaon reported a low of 9.5 degrees Celsius, and Nandurbar recorded 15.0 degrees Celsius.
In the Konkan region, coastal areas remained relatively warmer. Mumbai’s Colaba observatory recorded a minimum temperature of 20.3 degrees Celsius, while Alibag recorded 18.5 degrees Celsius. Ratnagiri saw a minimum of 17.2 degrees Celsius, Harnai 20.6 degrees Celsius, Dahanu 15.0 degrees Celsius, and Matheran 17.4 degrees Celsius.
The Nagpur region also experienced cooler conditions, with Nagpur recording a minimum temperature of 11.8 degrees Celsius and relatively high humidity levels across parts of Vidarbha.
Meteorological officials said the dip in temperatures was due to clear skies and calm wind conditions, leading to increased night-time cooling across interior Maharashtra.
Mumbai AQI improves to 98; Ghatkopar, BKC still polluted
Haze was observed across Mumbai during Monday morning, giving way to mainly clear skies by afternoon and evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city recorded a minimum temperature of 20.3 degrees Celsius in Colaba, while Santacruz experienced a cooler 15.2 degrees Celsius, with no rainfall reported at either location.
As per the Centre's SAMEER App, the air quality shows improvement compared to the past couple of days, with the city recording an overall AQI of 98, classified as satisfactory. While generally safe, sensitive groups may experience minor breathing discomfort.
Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC): 117
Borivali: 80
Byculla: 119
Andheri: 100
Chembur: 108
Ghatkopar: 129
Kandivali: 97
Kherwadi, Bandra East: 121
Bhandup West: 86
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