Mumbai: Significant fluctuation in temperature reported across the state

Maharashtra is currently facing extreme weather conditions like bitterly cold mornings and nights due to cold winds from the north and scorching sun during the day. In many parts of the state, the difference between day and night temperature is more than 29 degrees Celsius. This difference is most visible in Jalgaon and the significant fluctuation in temperature is also disturbing the citizens in the cities of Nashik, Pune, Mumbai.

Although the minimum temperature has started increasing gradually in many districts of the state, the cold has not taken its toll yet. In most parts the minimum temperature is between 14 to 16 degrees Celsius and everywhere the maximum temperature is more than 30 degrees Celsius. Therefore, we have to face extreme temperature conditions such as thick fog, hail and hot summer in the afternoon. The lowest minimum temperature in the state was recorded at Jalgaon on Thursday. 

Also Read: Heatwave In February: Mumbai's Temperature Hits The Second-Highest In Two Years, Experts Warn Of Further Rise

A minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 36.9 degrees Celsius were recorded there. Pune recorded a minimum of 9.4 and a maximum of 34.3 degrees Celsius, Nashik a minimum of 10.7 and a maximum of 34.1, Aurangabad a minimum of 11.7 and a maximum of 34.8 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has predicted that the minimum temperature will gradually increase in the next few days. The highest maximum of 38 degrees Celsius was recorded at Alibaug while the minimum temperature was recorded at 17.3 degrees Celsius.

Change in status from today?

The meteorological department has expressed the possibility that the picture of weather fluctuation will change from Friday. It is said that the minimum temperature will increase by two to three degrees Celsius and the difference in temperature will decrease. However, the weather department has clarified that the cold will come again after a few days, so it should not be assumed that the cold is gone forever.

In Mumbai, Colaba centre  recorded a minimum temperature of 21.2 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 36.4 degrees Celsius. Santa Cruz centre recorded a minimum temperature of 18.2 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 37.5 degrees Celsius.