Maharashtra to stay mostly dry on Saturday; Mumbai at 37 degrees, Nagpur air unhealthy

Weather in Maharashtra is expected to remain mostly dry on Saturday, November 7. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, skies will be clear over most parts of the state, and there is currently no major rain alert for any district.

Clear weather during Diwali is expected to ease movement for people in markets and public places. However, rising heat in Mumbai and poor air in Nagpur could add to people's discomfort.

Mumbai and surrounding areas are likely to see strong sunshine on Saturday. The maximum temperature in the city is forecast at 37 degrees Celsius and the minimum at about 27 degrees Celsius. The temperature recorded in the morning was about 27 degrees. Humidity is 47 per cent and atmospheric pressure is 1014. Sunrise will be at 6:26 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. Weather is likely to stay dry in Thane, Palghar and Raigad as well.

Mumbai's air is also a concern. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 178, which falls in the poor category. The PM2.5 level is 111 and the PM10 level is 175.

Pune is not expected to see rain on Saturday. The maximum temperature there is forecast at about 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 18 degrees Celsius. Mornings and nights may be pleasant, while the afternoon will feel hot under strong sun. The weather department has issued no specific warning for Pune.

In Nagpur, the maximum temperature is forecast at 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 19 degrees Celsius. Morning humidity was recorded at 88 per cent. Sunrise will be at 5:41 am and sunset at 6 pm. The city's air remains a worry. Nagpur's AQI was recorded at 258, which falls in the unhealthy category. The PM2.5 level is 72 and the PM10 level is 141. People with breathing problems should take care when going out.

The chance of rain is also low in the districts of Vidarbha. Weather is expected to stay dry in Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, Wardha, Bhandara, Gondia and Chandrapur. In Marathwada, skies may also remain clear in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Latur, Nanded and Dharashiv. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the maximum temperature may be 32 and the minimum 15 degrees Celsius.

With little chance of rain, farmers have been advised to attend to irrigation and care of crops according to their needs. The public has been asked to avoid the strong afternoon sun, drink enough water, and avoid going out needlessly in cities where the AQI is poor.