Humid heat grips Maharashtra, yellow alert for six Konkan districts, dry weather elsewhere
A yellow alert for hot and humid weather has been issued for parts of Konkan, while the rest of Maharashtra is likely to stay mostly dry.
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The heat has risen in Maharashtra as October began, and people are struggling with hot, humid weather. Rain was scanty this monsoon season, which has raised worries of drought-like conditions in some areas. The returning monsoon rain has also not brought the relief that was expected.
On October 9, the weather may change slightly in Konkan, North Maharashtra, Western Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha. A yellow alert for hot and humid weather has been issued for some Konkan districts. The weather in the remaining regions is expected to be mostly dry.
Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg may feel the effects of heat and humidity. A warning to stay alert for the next two days has been issued for these districts. Mumbai and Raigad may see a heatwave, while Thane and Palghar are expected to remain hot and humid.
In Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, the afternoon sun may be harsh. In some places, thundery showers may fall around evening. Conditions in Konkan are likely to be much the same on October 10.
The weather in the North Maharashtra districts of Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon and Nashik will be mostly dry. There is no specific rain warning, but the hot and humid conditions may cause discomfort. The maximum temperature in some places may be around 33 degrees Celsius.
In Western Maharashtra, Pune and Ahilyanagar districts are expected to stay mostly dry. Parts of Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli and Solapur may get light to moderate showers. Rain is unlikely everywhere in the region. The maximum temperature here may be around 32 degrees and the minimum around 22 degrees Celsius.
Marathwada's districts of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur and Dharashiv are also likely to stay mostly dry. There is no specific rain alert, but temperatures may rise. The maximum is expected to be 32 degrees and the minimum between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. Concern has been voiced that the lack of rain could affect farm work.
Most Vidarbha districts have no specific rain warning, and the weather is likely to remain mostly dry. Some areas may feel hot and humid. The maximum temperature across the region is expected to be around 32 to 34 degrees and the minimum around 22 to 23 degrees Celsius.
Overall, the break in rain continues in the state. Konkan has a warning of hot and humid weather, while the rest of the state will mostly be dry. Scattered light showers may fall in places, but rain is not likely everywhere. With the heat rising, people have been advised to drink plenty of water, avoid going out in the harsh afternoon sun if possible, and heed the weather department's official advisories.
The temperature forecast for the next 10 days is as follows. Saturday, October 10: maximum 36, minimum 27 degrees Celsius. Sunday, October 11: 36 and 28 degrees. Monday, October 12: 36 and 28 degrees. October 13: 35 and 26 degrees. October 14 and 15: 37 and 28 degrees. October 16: 36 and 27 degrees. October 17: 36 and 26 degrees. October 18: 36 and 28 degrees. October 19: 37 and 28 degrees Celsius.
