Pune records season’s lowest temperature

Whereas, at 9.6 degrees Celsius, Jalgaon reported the first-ever single-digit temperature this winter on November 10. While the temperature was six degrees Celsius below normal, according to weather scientists

Pune continued to experience a dip in minimum temperatures on Monday, signalling the onset of cooler weather across the region. The city recorded a nighttime low of 13.2°C — the coldest so far this season and below the average for this time of year. Several other parts of Pune also reported a steady decline in temperatures, while rural pockets around the district witnessed even chillier conditions, with the mercury dropping to around 11°C.

As winter sets in, many districts in Maharashtra have been experiencing a decline in minimum temperatures. Jalgaon has been recording temperatures as low as 10 degrees Celsius for the past three days. (HT)

Whereas, at 9.6 degrees Celsius, Jalgaon reported the first-ever single-digit temperature this winter on November 10. While the temperature was six degrees Celsius below normal, according to weather scientists, it requires two days of continuous single-digit temperatures and a temperature drop of over five degrees Celsius to declare a cold wave. Meanwhile, other areas in northern and central Maharashtra are also witnessing a significant drop in minimum/night temperatures. In Vidarbha, the IMD has forecasted cold wave conditions in isolated pockets over the next two to three days.

As winter sets in, many districts in Maharashtra have been experiencing a decline in minimum temperatures. Jalgaon has been recording temperatures as low as 10 degrees Celsius for the past three days. On November 10, the temperature dropped further and the district recorded its first-ever single-digit temperature this winter. Popular hill station in western Maharashtra, Mahabaleshwar, recorded a minimum temperature of 12.3 degrees Celsius. In Vidarbha too, several districts recorded a drop in temperatures by one or two degrees Celsius.

S D Sanap, senior meteorologist, IMD Pune, said, “Currently, there is no strong weather system over Maharashtra. The relative humidity is reducing and the northerly cool wind is making its impact felt over Maharashtra. Hence, the night temperature is decreasing in many areas. A cold wave alert has been issued for Vidarbha.”

Whereas Pune continues to witness a fall in minimum temperatures, marking the onset of cooler weather across the region. On Monday, November 10, the city recorded a minimum (nighttime) temperature of 13.2°C; the lowest so far this season and relatively below normal levels for this time of year. Other parts of the city also reported a decline in temperature, while rural areas around Pune saw the mercury drop further to around 11°C.

Sanap said, “For the next three to four days, Pune is likely to experience dry weather conditions, and the minimum temperatures are expected to remain on the lower side.”