Many parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have been witnessing drop in minimum temperatures since last few days. This has led to cold wave conditions over both the states.
In fact, one or two places of East Madhya Pradesh have recorded freezing temperatures namely Umaria and Damoh which recorded 1.9°C and 0.2°C, respectively. Similarly Mumbai in Maharashtra recorded 11.9°C, followed by Pune 7.4°C and Nashik 5.8°C, thus recording season’s lowest minimums.
The reason for this significant drop in night temperatures can be attributed to the dry and cold winds blowing from Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh across the northern plains reaching up to Maharashtra.
At present, a cyclonic circulation is marked over Punjab and adjoining areas. Due to the development of this system, the flow of icy cold winds from the north has been obstructed.
Now easterly-southeasterly winds, which are relatively warm and humid in nature will once again hover over many parts of Maharashtra. These winds will increase the minimums and thus abating cold wave conditions from the region.
Comparatively, West Madhya Pradesh, Konkan and Goa and Madhya Maharashtra have witnessed a significant increase in temperatures than the other parts.
Temperatures are expected to further rise marginally over these aforementioned areas. With this, we can say that the severe winter chill which was prevailing since last 4 to 5 days has taken a leave from the region.
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