Monsoon withdraws from Maharashtra, hot and humid weather alert for 5 districts
With the monsoon gone from the state, October heat and humidity are rising, and a yellow alert is out for Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad and Ratnagiri.
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The monsoon has finally withdrawn from the state, but with its departure October heat has left people drenched in sweat. Humidity is rising along with the strong sunshine, and the effect is being felt everywhere.
According to the Meteorological Department's forecast, the monsoon will withdraw completely from the rest of the country in the next 2 to 3 days. Meanwhile, conditions are developing in peninsular South India for the northeast monsoon rains to begin. For now, the monsoon's withdrawal line is passing through Kolkata, Angul, Khammam and Honavar. With clear skies, the heat of the sun in the state is increasing day by day.
With the rain having stopped, strong sunshine is out everywhere and the oppressive humidity has risen considerably. According to the Meteorological Department, a special warning of hot and humid weather has been issued today, 12 October, for five districts: Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad and Ratnagiri. Skies will remain clear in the rest of Maharashtra too, and the harsh sun will continue.
The same conditions are forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday 13 October. Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad and Ratnagiri districts will continue to see the same intensity of heat and humidity. Skies will remain clear in the rest of the state, and the sun will feel just as strong.
The maximum temperature has risen above 35 degrees Celsius in most parts of Maharashtra, making the sun feel even sharper. In the past 24 hours, the state's highest maximum temperature was recorded in Ratnagiri at 38.3 degrees Celsius.
Amravati and Akola also recorded a maximum of 38.2 degrees Celsius. Amid this scorching heat, Mahabaleshwar recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 18 degrees Celsius, where some coolness was felt.
