No rain across Maharashtra; Pune and Nashik turn cool at dawn and night, Mumbai stays warm by day

A change in the weather is becoming visible in Maharashtra as November reaches its midpoint. The weather department has said the rainy season is now over and the weather is dry in most parts of the state. No rain is expected on Saturday, November 14, in most districts, including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and Nagpur. Morning and night temperatures have dropped, so a mild chill is being felt.

Mumbai still feels the heat of the sun in the afternoon, and the chill has not set in there as much as elsewhere. The sky over Mumbai and surrounding areas is likely to be mostly clear on Saturday. The strong daytime sun may cause discomfort and humidity. The maximum temperature in Mumbai is forecast at 34 to 35 degrees Celsius and the minimum at about 24 degrees Celsius. Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Navi Mumbai will also stay dry. No specific rain warning has been issued for these areas for now.

Mornings and nights will get colder in Pune and Nashik. In both cities the maximum temperature is likely to be about 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum 15 degrees Celsius. The minimum in Nashik could stay around 14 to 15 degrees Celsius. A mild chill may also be felt in the morning in Jalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar. After noon, the sun will keep the weather warm.

Nagpur is likely to stay dry on Saturday. According to the available information, a temperature of about 19 degrees Celsius was recorded in the city. The maximum is forecast at about 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum at about 19 degrees Celsius. Humidity in the morning was recorded at 91 per cent and atmospheric pressure at 1014.

Air quality in Nagpur is a concern. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 274, which falls in the category harmful to health. PM 2.5 stood at 210 and PM 10 at 249. People with respiratory illness and the elderly should therefore take special care. They should go out only when necessary and avoid staying outdoors for long when pollution is high.

The rain has also paused for now in the rest of Vidarbha. Amravati, Akola, Wardha, Yavatmal, Gondia, Bhandara and Chandrapur are likely to stay dry, with sunshine by day and a mild chill at night.

Rain is not expected in Marathwada and Western Maharashtra either. The chance of rain is low in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, Latur, Dharashiv, Parbhani and Beed in Marathwada. The sky is expected to stay clear in Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur and Pune in Western Maharashtra.

According to the current forecast, minimum temperatures may fall in many parts of Maharashtra over the next few days. As a result, mornings and late nights will feel cold, while the weather may stay warm after noon. Given the changing weather, it is advisable to wear light, warm clothing in the morning and at night.