Maharashtra to have rain-free Diwali as temperatures dip in Pune
The India Meteorological Department forecasts dry weather across several districts including Palghar, Thane, and Pune during the festive period.
Maharashtra is likely to experience a dry and rain-free Diwali, according to a forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The dry weather is expected from Palghar and Thane to the Ghats of Nasik, Satara, Pune, and Kolhapur, the Indian Express reported.
In Pune, skies are expected to remain clear over the coming days. While Dudulgaon in Pune district recorded 4 mm of rain over 24 hours on November 5, other areas have seen cooling trends.
The Shivajinagar weather station reported that morning temperatures decreased from 19.8 degrees Celsius on November 3 to 18.9 degrees Celsius on November 5. An IMD expert stated that the morning temperature at Shivajinagar is expected to fall to 18 degrees Celsius on November 6 and reach approximately 16 degrees Celsius by November 9.
Other parts of Pune are also seeing a gradual decline in mercury. In Lohegaon, the minimum temperature is expected to fall to 17 degrees Celsius by November 11, while Pashan is expected to reach 16 degrees Celsius by November 9.
In warmer areas like Chinchwad and Magarpatta, temperatures are expected to drop to 21 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius respectively on Diwali morning. Meanwhile, Mumbai recorded the state's highest temperature of 36.9 degrees Celsius on October 5.