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On Friday (March 13, 2026) maximum temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius and supra were recorded astatine respective locations crossed the State. Amravati successful Vidarbha recorded a maximum somesthesia of 41.8°C, which is 6.4 degrees supra normal. Nandurbar successful Madhya Maharashtra recorded 41.5°C. In Madhya Maharashtra, Solapur recorded 40.1°C (+2.8) and Malegaon 40.0°C (+3.6).
According to the upwind bureau, a alteration successful upwind patterns is anticipated from the day of March 17, 2026. Regions including Vidarbha, Marathwada, Khandesh, and parts of Central Maharashtra are expected to beryllium affected by rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds betwixt March 17 and 20. The enactment is expected to beryllium much pronounced from March 18 to 20. Farmers person been advised to instrumentality precautions to support harvested crops.
Overcast conditions are predicted, with the anticipation of rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning, and beardown winds. The forecast besides indicates a accidental of hailstorms successful immoderate areas during this period.
The Agriculture Department has issued an advisory for farmers. With the harvesting of Rabi crops successful progress, farmers are urged to unafraid their produce. Storing harvested crops successful a harmless spot oregon ensuring they are covered is advised to forestall harm from upwind and rain. The section has asked farmers to travel each indispensable measures to support their crops from the predicted upwind events. Farmers are besides advised to show regular upwind updates successful the coming days to program their operations.
