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Pune Shivers: First Big Cold Snap Hits January
8 Jan
Summary
- Minimum temperature dropped from 15.4°C to 10.2°C over three days.
- NDA station recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 8.7°C.
- Clear skies and northerly winds caused the rapid temperature fall.
Pune recorded its first substantial decrease in minimum temperature this January, ushering in noticeably colder winter weather. Over three days, from January 5th to January 7th, the minimum temperature at the Shivajinagar observatory fell from 15.4 degrees Celsius to 10.2 degrees Celsius. This marks a significant cooling trend, with the NDA weather station registering the lowest minimum at 8.7 degrees Celsius.
Weather experts attribute this sharp drop to a combination of factors including clear skies, reduced humidity, and prevailing northerly winds, which accelerate nighttime cooling. Consequently, mornings have become decidedly colder, prompting residents to seek out warmer attire. Forecasters indicate that minimum temperatures are expected to remain low for the next couple of days.
Despite the chill, daytime temperatures have stayed consistent, contributing to pleasant weather during the day. The city's air quality index (AQI) was reported at 196, falling into the moderate category. Health professionals have cautioned individuals, especially those with pre-existing lung or heart conditions, to be mindful of prolonged exposure to these air quality levels.
