Maharashtra: 7 Districts on Rain Alert, Bay of Bengal Low Pressure System Forms

• A low-pressure belt has formed in the Bay of Bengal, leading to turbulent seas and changing weather patterns across India.
• Seven districts of Maharashtra (Dhule, Palghar, Nashik, Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik) are expected to experience cloudy weather and light drizzles until January 26.
• Temperatures have risen, and the cold has receded, with maximum temperatures reaching 33-35 degrees Celsius in some areas.
• The changing weather, including cloudy conditions and potential rain, poses a significant threat to Rabi crops like pigeon pea, sorghum, maize, and chickpeas due to pest infestation.
• Mango and cashew blossoms are also at risk of being affected by the cloudy weather, despite initial good flowering.

Why It Matters: Seven Maharashtra districts face rain and cloudy weather due to a Bay of Bengal low-pressure system, threatening Rabi crops.