Humid heat in Konkan, rain likely in Vidarbha on October 6 as monsoon withdraws from Maharashtra
Maximum temperatures in parts of Konkan may touch 35 to 37 degrees Celsius, while Vidarbha could see rain with thunder and lightning on October 6.
The monsoon is withdrawing from Maharashtra, and the weather is changing noticeably in the meantime. The state will see humid heat in some places, while the chance of rain remains in others. The state's maximum temperatures are not expected to change much over the next four to five days, but the heat of the sun is forecast to increase along the Konkan coast over the next two days.
According to the weather department's forecast, parts of Konkan and Goa districts are very likely to have hot and humid weather over the next few days. Maximum temperatures in some parts of Konkan may be recorded between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius, leaving people to cope with the humidity.
The day-wise forecast is as follows. On October 5, the weather is likely to stay dry in all four regions: Konkan, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha. Some places in Konkan may be hot and humid.
On October 6, the weather will be dry in Konkan, Central Maharashtra and Marathwada. Some places in Vidarbha are likely to get rain, and thunder and lightning are also forecast in isolated places.
On October 7, rain is possible at some places in Konkan and Central Maharashtra. The weather is likely to stay dry in Marathwada and Vidarbha.
The same is expected on October 8. Some places in Konkan and Central Maharashtra may get rain, while Marathwada and Vidarbha are forecast to stay dry.
The swings in the weather could affect people's health. With temperature and humidity rising in Konkan, people are being advised to drink plenty of water and take care when going out in the sun. In areas where rain with lightning is forecast, particularly Vidarbha on October 6, farmers and others are urged to take full safety precautions.
