Special Correspondent
Pune: Maharashtra is experiencing an early onset of summer as winter fades without the usual cold. A shift in northern wind patterns has caused a significant rise in temperatures, making February feel unusually warm. On Sunday, several cities across the state recorded maximum temperatures climbing as high as 36°C.
Weak Winter in Maharashtra
This year, winter was relatively mild, with cold conditions only felt in the last week of December. Cities like Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik saw minimum temperatures ranging from 8°C to 9°C, while most parts of the state remained between 12°C and 15°C. Meteorologists suggest that Maharashtra experienced a weak winter, which has already ended, making way for early warmth.
Rising Temperatures Across Cities
On Sunday, temperatures across various cities were recorded as follows:
Mumbai: 30.2°C
Solapur & Washim: 36.4°C
Brahmapuri: 36.2°C
Akola: 35.4°C
Amravati & Chandrapur: 34.6°C
Nagpur: 34.4°C
Pune: 34.1°C
Ahilyanagar: 34.2°C
Jalgaon: 32°C
Kolhapur: 33°C
Nashik: 33.3°C
Mahabaleshwar: 29.5°C
Sangli: 34.4°C
Lack of Cold Winds Contributing to Rising Heat
The absence of cold winds from the north, despite the occurrence of multiple western disturbances in northern India, has contributed to the unusually high temperatures in Maharashtra. This lack of cold air has kept the region’s temperatures higher than usual for this time of year.
Rainfall Expected in Some Regions
According to the weather department, light rainfall is expected in certain areas of Maharashtra on Tuesday, February 4. However, with the rising temperatures, it appears that the state has already transitioned into summer.
