After being lashed by rain for three and hailstorm for two continuous days, the weather activity in Vidarbha region finally took a break. The last 24 hours went dry for most parts of Maharashtra including the stations of Vidarbha.
Due to the recent rain episode, the day temperatures dropped significantly over the region and continue to remain below normal by three to five degrees at many districts. The minimums also continue to stay two to four degrees beneath the normal levels.
In the last 24 hours, Yeotmal, Gondia, and Amravati recorded maximums 5 degrees below the normal. Simultaneously, the daytime highs of Nagpur and Wardha were 4 degrees beneath the normal levels. The maximums of Akola, Chandrapur, and Buldhana also dropped by 3 degrees.
In fact, the minimums recorded today by Nagpur went to settle 5 degrees below the normal levels and Gondia registered a drop by 4 degrees from the normal levels.
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According to Skymet Weather, as of now, no significant weather system is expected in the Vidarbha region which is why the sky would remain clear and sunny. The day temperatures that dropped significantly over most places in the region are expected to witness a slight rise but would continue to remain below the normal levels for the next 2-3 days.
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Minimums are likely to stay stable as northwesterly winds have commenced over the region which would not allow minimums to rise for the next 48 hours. Thus, a cool and comfortable day would prevail over the region.
In a nutshell, it can be said that dry weather would continue to prevail over the region. The mornings and nights would remain cool and days would remain warm and sunny, however, not rising to the extent of raising discomfort.
At this stage, let us see how the weather would impact the agriculture
Cleaning of rain-damaged fields is advisable for the farmers of Vidarbha region. Farmers are suggested to lift the lodged field crops such as Wheat, Jowar, Safflower and Bengal gram from the soil.
In fruit and vegetable fields, remove the affected branches, crop parts and clean the field. To avoid the disease infestation due to hailstorms, it is advised to take preventative sprays. Farmers can continue the harvesting of Rabi crops.
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