Maharashtra Cold Wave Alert: Crisis Not Over, Returns Sunday with Fog and Crop Risks

• India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts severe cold and cloudy weather for Maharashtra on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
• North Maharashtra (Nashik, Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar) to experience intense cold with temperatures dropping to 8-10°C.
• Mumbai and Konkan coast will have minimum temperatures of 18-20°C, but early morning chill due to humidity; afternoon will be hot and humid.
• Vidarbha (Nagpur, Gondia, Gadchiroli) to face persistent chill and potential cold wave, with dense morning fog impacting traffic.
• Farmers of grapes and onions are advised to protect crops; while Rabi crops benefit, morning fog increases pest and disease risk.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra faces a returning cold wave on Sunday, impacting various regions with severe chill, fog, and crop risks.