The state of Maharashtra has been reeling under dry weather conditions. Moreover, the temperatures across most parts of the state are settling few notches above the normal. Somewhat similar weather is prevalent in parts of Konkan and Goa and Marathwada region as well.
At present, Konkan and Goa region is witnessing medium and high clouds. However, rains are not being anticipated as of now. Both the temperatures are settling above the normal range. While the maximums across most parts are 2-3 degrees beyond the normal levels, the minimums are settling by 4-5 degrees above normal.
In Mumbai, both the day and night temp are settling 2-3 degree Celsius above normal. The weathermen at Skymet Weather now expect a dip by 2-3 degree in the minimum temperatures by February 9.
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This drop is expected to be due to the northerly and northeasterly winds, however, the weather would continue to remain dry.
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In case of Marathwada also, the day temperatures are settling marginally above the normal levels while the night temperatures are above the normal by 2-3 degrees. For instance, the minimums in Aurangabad settled 4 degrees above the normal levels and in Nanded, the night temperatures rested 3 degrees above the normal.
Medium and high clouds are prevailing over the region, but the weather will continue to remain dry until February 11 when scattered light rains are anticipated. Moreover, the day temperatures would fall by 2-3 degrees Celsius during the rain episode.
At this stage, let us look at the consequences of weather on agriculture:
In view of the expected cloudy weather in Konkan, farmers are advised to take care of Mango and Cashew nut crops against pest infestation and blooming. Farmers are also recommended to look after the summer pulses crop.
Moreover, it is advised that the farmers should complete the sowing and transplanting of Summer Rice and Groundnut crop and irrigate the early sown Rice & Groundnut crops.
For Farmers in Marathwada, it is suggested to complete harvesting of matured Jowar, Bengal Gram/Chana, Safflower and early sown Wheat crop. Threshing the matured crop and keeping them in gunny bags at the dry place is advisable to the farmers. As the Wheat crop is in the grain-filling stage, it is recommended to the farmers to apply irrigation.
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