Maharashtra Weather Alert: Unseasonal Rains, Cold Snap, and Western Disturbance Ahead

• Maharashtra, including Thane and Mumbai, experienced unseasonal rains, increasing humidity and warmth, but severe cold is expected to return.
• The Meteorological Department predicts severe cold in the first week of February due to cold winds and a new 'Western Disturbance'.
• Rain with lightning is possible in some districts, raising concerns for farmers.
• A new Western Disturbance forming on January 30 and warm Arabian Sea winds will influence weather patterns.
• North Maharashtra, specifically Jalgaon, Nashik, and Dhule, may see light rain with lightning; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani also at risk.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra faces a fluctuating weather pattern with unseasonal rains, a returning cold wave, and potential thunderstorms.