Pune to experience sharp dip in temperature for next 4 days

At present a western disturbance is active in the northern parts of the country due to which from Monday, Maharashtra would see an incursion of cold winds which is expected to see the minimum temperature dip

This season’s lowest was recorded during the last week of January when the temperature in Pune had dipped below 10 degrees Celsius. Express file photo Pavan Khengre

Pune is all set to see a sharp decrease in minimum temperature as cold winds from the North are to enter the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its forecast on Sunday, said Pune and its surrounding regions can see a slight rise in temperature post February 9.

At present a western disturbance (moisture carrying cold winds which brings rains and snow) is active in the northern parts of the country due to which from Monday, Maharashtra would see an incursion of cold winds which is expected to see the minimum temperature dip. For Pune, this dip would be in the range of around 4 degrees from the normal range for the minimum temperature.

Due to lack of any active systems, Pune is expected to see clear skies with some haze in the morning. The clear skies would also affect the dip in temperature and would have its effect on the chill factor for the city. Thus Pune would feel much colder than the temperature it records.

Pune’s winter has been less than normal with minimum temperature being higher than usual.
Lack of cold winds from the north has been one of the main reasons for this. This season’s lowest was recorded during the last week of January when the temperature had dipped below 10 degrees Celsius.

Cloudy skies had increased the minimum temperature but thanks to the clear skies the temperature is supposed to dip now. Post April 9, some moisture is expected to be present in Pune and Maharashtra’ which can cause further increase in temperature, according to IMD’s forecast.

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