Maharashtra to turn colder as minimum temperature may fall 2-3 degrees in 4-5 days

The mild winter chill in Maharashtra appears to be gradually strengthening since the start of November. Daytime temperatures are steady for now, but the air feels cooler than before at night and in the morning.

According to the latest forecast of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather will remain completely dry in most parts of the state for the next few days, and skies are likely to stay clear. Notably, the state's minimum temperature may fall by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius over the next four to five days, which will make the cold sharper.

As per the department's forecast, the weather will remain completely dry in all four regions: Konkan, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha. Even after Diwali, there is no major rain activity or active weather system in the state at present. According to the available forecast, no rain alert has been issued for any district of the state till November 11.

In Mumbai, the country's financial capital, the weather is expected to be mostly warm and dry. Skies over Pune will be largely clear. According to the forecast of the India Meteorological Department's Pune-Shivajinagar centre, the minimum temperature there may be around 15 degrees Celsius and the maximum up to 32 degrees Celsius.

In many parts of the state, a light chill is now being felt in the morning and late at night. The harsh afternoon sun will keep the heat in place during the day. Temperatures may vary from one area to another. People going out in the morning and at night, especially small children and the elderly, have begun to need light warm clothing.

With no chance of rain for now, the dry weather will be very favourable for completing many farm tasks without trouble. It will help harvesting, threshing and other farm work to be completed without interruption. Farmers should heed local advice based on the condition of their crops. The weather can change at any time, so the latest district-level forecast should be checked before taking any important decision on travel or farming.