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Marathwada Records 25-Year High Heat Amidst Monsoon, Raising Concerns!
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News18•22-09-2026, 09:51
Marathwada Records 25-Year High Heat Amidst Monsoon, Raising Concerns!
- •Marathwada, particularly Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, experienced record-breaking heat at the end of September.
- •On Monday, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar recorded 35.6 degrees Celsius, the highest September temperature in 25 years.
- •The all-time high for September was 37 degrees Celsius on September 26, 1987.
- •Experts attribute the temperature rise to climate change in the Bay of Bengal, with rain expected in the next two days due to a low-pressure belt.
- •Despite the ongoing heat, a forecast of rain, including heavy rainfall in some areas, offers a potential return to cooler, wet weather.
Key Questions Answered
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius, which is the highest September temperature since 2001, though the all-time high remains 37.0 degrees Celsius set on September 26, 1987.
Experts reported that the unusual heat was driven by climate change and weather system modifications in the Bay of Bengal, which reduced moisture content and caused summer-like conditions.
Yes, meteorological forecasts indicate that a low-pressure belt formation could bring rain, potentially including heavy rainfall in some areas over the next two days.
