Mumbai Weather LATEST Update: Cold Winds Intensify IMD Issues Yellow Alert In These Places

The cold wave gripping northern plains has pushed icy winds into Central India and Maharashtra, causing a sharp fall in temperatures. The Meteorological Department noted that conditions are set to intensify over the next 48 hours based on recent data. In response, a yellow cold alert has been issued for multiple districts, including Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik, Jalgaon, Pune, Solapur, Satara, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Nanded and Latur. Even parts of Konkan are experiencing a notable chill, except during brief afternoon warm spells.

As temperatures plunge to levels uncommon for the state, many residents are questioning whether they are still in Maharashtra or experiencing Himachal-like winter. Jeur reported a minimum of 5.5°C, while the northern plains saw readings near 4°C, highlighting how unusually cold the state has become. Mumbai’s temperature settled around 15°C, with Matheran only slightly warmer at 17°C—leading many to remark that Mumbai now feels like a hill station.

A striking detail from the recent weather pattern is that 17 cities recorded lower temperatures than Mahabaleshwar’s 11.1°C. Key readings included Ahilyanagar at 6.6°C, Gondia at 8°C, Nashik at 8.2°C, Nanded at 8.8°C, Wardha at 9.9°C, and several others between 10°C and 12°C. Even traditionally warmer regions such as Sangli, Solapur and Kolhapur witnessed significant dips. With weekend holidays approaching, the chilly weather is likely to boost winter travel across the state.