Mixed weather likely in Maharashtra on October 31, with light rain in some districts and heat elsewhere

Maharashtra's weather has been fluctuating in recent days. After the effect of a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, some parts of the state saw rain with thunderstorms. The weather is likely to change again on October 31. Light to moderate rain is forecast in some districts, but most parts of the state may remain warm and dry. People may have to face both the chance of rain and rising humidity.

In Konkan, the weather is expected to stay dry in most places on October 31. However, light drizzle is possible in some areas of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. In Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad, hot and humid conditions may cause discomfort. With temperatures continuing to fluctuate at the end of October, people have been asked to take necessary precautions when going out in the sun.

In North Maharashtra, dry weather is likely mainly in Dhule, Nandurbar and Jalgaon districts. But Nashik and the Ghatmatha area are expected to get light to moderate rain with thunder in many places. Rain is not expected to be uniform across the division, so local conditions may differ. Farmers and travellers should keep track of the weather forecast for their area.

In Western Maharashtra, light to moderate rain is possible in places in Pune, Ahilyanagar, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli and Solapur districts. Some areas may get thunder with rain. The day may feel hot, but the air may turn slightly cool at night in some places, so a difference between day temperatures and night conditions is likely.

In Marathwada, dry and hot weather is expected mainly in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur and Dharashiv districts. Temperatures are likely to rise again, so people may have to bear the humidity. Where the chance of rain is low, proper planning of water use will be important for farm work and daily chores.

Most districts of Vidarbha have no weather alert for October 31, and the weather is likely to be dry and humid. The maximum temperature is forecast at around 30 degrees Celsius. The weather in Vidarbha is likely to stay mainly dry for the next four to five days, which may bring relief to those who were expecting heavy rain.

Overall, mixed weather is likely in Maharashtra on October 31. Some districts of Konkan and some areas of Western Maharashtra may see drizzle, while many parts of Marathwada, Vidarbha and North Maharashtra are expected to be dry and hot. After the next two days, the weather in most parts of the state may turn dry again. Given the changing conditions, people have been asked to follow the latest updates from the weather department.