Maharashtra Weather Alert: Unseasonal Rain, Cold Grip State; Farmers Warned

• Maharashtra expects mainly dry, cloudy weather on January 3, 2026, after unseasonal rain on January 1.
• Light to moderate unseasonal rain and hailstorms predicted for parts of Vidarbha and Marathwada.
• Cold intensity to persist statewide, with minimum temperatures remaining below average.
• Regional forecasts: Konkan (partly cloudy, humid), Western Maharashtra (cloudy, slight rain chance), North Maharashtra (dry, chill).
• IMD advises farmers to protect crops; dense fog expected in Vidarbha, caution for drivers.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra faces mixed weather: unseasonal rain in some areas, persistent cold, and farmer warnings.