Pune, 9th January 2025: City today recorded a minimum temperature of 8.4°C, marking a sharp return of winter conditions in the city. The maximum temperature stood at 28.2°C, highlighting the wide gap between day and night temperatures.
Yesterday Pune had logged 9.5°C, one of the lowest minimum temperatures in Maharashtra at that time.
The sudden drop in temperature is being felt across several parts of Maharashtra, with cold mornings and chilly nights becoming common again. After a brief phase of relatively milder weather, the return of intense cold has affected daily routines, especially during early morning and late-night hours.
Weather experts say the flow of cold northern winds is the main reason behind the fall in minimum temperatures. These winds have lowered night-time temperatures across large parts of the state, increasing the overall cold stress, particularly in urban and semi-urban regions.
According to forecasts, this cold spell is not expected to last long. From January 10 to January 14, around the Makar Sankranti period, minimum temperatures are likely to rise gradually, leading to a slight reduction in the intensity of the cold across Maharashtra.
Before temperatures begin to climb, cloudy conditions are likely around January 12 and 13 in parts of Khandesh, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Sangli, and Solapur. In Pune, Satara, and Kolhapur, skies may remain cloudy, and in isolated areas, there is a small possibility of very light rainfall.