Maharashtra Faces Dual Crisis: Storm Approaches, Cold Wave Intensifies, IMD Issues Alert

• Maharashtra is bracing for a dual weather crisis: a storm from the Bay of Bengal and intensifying cold winds from the north.
• Minimum temperatures in Vidarbha and North Maharashtra are expected to drop by 2-3 degrees Celsius, with increased night chill in Central Maharashtra and Marathwada.
• A deep depression in the Southwest Bay of Bengal is moving towards Sri Lanka, indirectly causing partially cloudy weather in parts of Maharashtra.
• A cold wave warning has been issued for districts in Vidarbha and Central Maharashtra, with intense cold expected until January 14 due to snowfall in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
• Fishermen are warned not to venture into the deep sea due to rough conditions, and travelers should check train/flight schedules due to fog in North India.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra faces a severe weather alert with an approaching storm and intensifying cold wave.