Monsoon stays weak, no heavy rain likely in Maharashtra for next 5-6 days

Maharashtra has not seen a favourable monsoon this year. During the June to September monsoon season, several parts of the state have recorded a significant rainfall deficit. There has been light to moderate rain in some places, but no widespread heavy rain across the entire state. This has raised concern among farmers as well as ordinary people. In several areas of Marathwada and Vidarbha, the rainfall shortage has directly affected farming.

Weather scientists say there is no likelihood of large-scale rain anywhere in Maharashtra over the next five to six days. The chances of heavy rain during this period are also being described as very low, meaning the current weather conditions could continue for a few more days. If there is any major change in the weather, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) will issue a fresh update.

Meanwhile, the time for the monsoon withdrawal process to begin from mid-September has also arrived. Once the monsoon starts withdrawing from Rajasthan, its effect is seen on the weather in other states as well. The monsoon usually withdraws from Maharashtra in October, but according to weather scientists, below-average rainfall is likely this time even during the withdrawal period.

In Nagpur, the weather on September 19 is expected to be hot and humid. The morning temperature was recorded at 26 degrees Celsius. The city's maximum temperature today could be around 33 degrees and the minimum around 26 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels have reached 92 percent, which will add to the mugginess. Atmospheric pressure stands at 1009, with sunrise at 5:42 am and sunset at 5:57 pm. On air quality, Nagpur's AQI was recorded at 60 today, which falls in the Moderate category. The PM2.5 level here is 34 and PM10 is 40, and sensitive people have been advised to keep an eye on air quality when stepping out.

Mumbai is also expected to have hot and humid weather today. The temperature on September 19 was recorded at 26 degrees Celsius, and today's maximum could be around 30 degrees with the minimum around 26 degrees Celsius. Humidity is at 91 percent and atmospheric pressure is at 1011. Sunrise will be at 6:26 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. Mumbai's AQI today was 43, which falls in the Good category, with PM2.5 at 10 and PM10 at 48.

In the coming days, Nagpur's temperature is expected to range between 33 and 28 degrees, while Mumbai could stay around 30 to 31 degrees. Weather and AQI figures may vary depending on local conditions.