Red Alert in North, Maharashtra Braces for Weekend Cold Snap

• North India faces severe weather with heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, leading to a red alert.
• Maharashtra is set to experience a 2 to 4-degree Celsius temperature drop due to cold winds from the north over the next 2-3 days.
• North Maharashtra, Vidarbha, Nashik, Jalgaon, and Nagpur regions are predicted to face a renewed cold wave.
• Pune, Satara, and Kolhapur will see increased morning chill and significant temperature drops in the next 24-48 hours.
• Farmers are advised to take precautions for Rabi crops like grapes, onions, and chickpeas due to sudden temperature changes.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra is preparing for a significant cold wave this weekend, influenced by heavy snowfall in North India.