Winter Makes a Comeback in Nashik
The city of Nashik is once again experiencing the biting cold of winter as temperatures have taken a sharp downward turn over the past five days. Residents who had enjoyed a brief period of warmer weather are now reaching for their woolens as both minimum and maximum temperatures have dropped significantly across the region.
Temperature Data Reveals Sharp Decline
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Nashik city has witnessed a dramatic drop in minimum temperature from 17.2°C on November 24 to just 9.9°C on Sunday - a decrease of 7.3 degrees Celsius. This comes after the city recorded the season's lowest temperature of 9.2°C on November 18, followed by an unexpected warm spell that saw temperatures rise to 17.2°C.
The agricultural belt of Niphad in Nashik district, known for its grape cultivation, experienced an even more pronounced temperature drop. The area saw minimum temperatures fall by 8 degrees Celsius in just five days - from 16°C on November 24 to 8°C on Sunday. Earlier this season, Niphad had recorded its lowest temperature at 6.9°C on November 18.
Regional Impact and Future Predictions
The cold wave isn't limited to Nashik alone. Other parts of north Maharashtra have also reported significant drops in temperature:
- Jalgaon recorded 9°C on Sunday, down from 16°C a week ago
- Malegaon registered 13.2°C compared to 15.6°C on November 24
- Pune city experienced temperatures as low as 9.4°C
The IMD has predicted that Nashik's minimum temperature may drop further by approximately 1 degree Celsius in the next couple of days. This sharp temperature decline signals the proper onset of winter across the region, which is expected to intensify in the coming days due to prevailing clear skies and dry winds.
Local residents have definitely noticed the change. "Around four to five days back, it was warm. But since Friday, the cold has returned. We had to take out our woolens again," said Vijay Kale, a Nashik resident, echoing the experience of many in the region.
