Special Correspondent
Pune : After two days of intense cold, Pune witnessed a significant change in weather this morning, with a thick layer of fog enveloping the city between 6 am and 7 am. While the chill in the air persisted, it was noticeably milder than in previous days, providing a calmer, though still cool, atmosphere across the city and surrounding areas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a gradual increase in minimum temperatures across Maharashtra over the next three days. Light rainfall is expected in regions like Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada, with minimum temperatures anticipated to rise by 2°C to 3°C during this period.
Maharashtra recently endured a cold wave, with temperatures dipping below 10°C in several areas, including Pune. Early morning reports indicated dense fog and hail in places such as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalgaon, and Parbhani.
The IMD attributes the shift in weather patterns to the development of cyclonic winds in Southeast Iran and Southwest Rajasthan, which have altered atmospheric pressure. These changes are expected to align the western and eastern winds, reducing the intensity of the cold wave and leading to a rise in minimum temperatures by approximately 3°C over the coming days.
