Partly cloudy skies over Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Monday
Rainfall has already been reported from parts of the region, including Dharashiv (1.6mm) and Latur (0.6mm), while isolated areas in Beed also received showers during the 24 hours ending Monday morning. They said rainfall activity could continue in parts of Marathwada till Nov 4. Weather experts at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani, attributed the unseasonal rainfall to Cyclonic Storm Murasu over the Bay of Bengal and associated weather systems. The changing weather marks a sharp departure from the clear skies and rising temperatures seen across Marathwada last week.
The 85-year-old politician had toured Solapur on Sunday and was scheduled to reach Dharashiv on Monday evening before visiting Beed on Tuesday as part of an outreach programme in drought-affected areas.
The tour was cancelled earlier in the day amid health concerns and a sudden change in weather conditions across the region.
Light to moderate showers are expected in Latur, Dharashiv and Nanded on Tuesday, with rainfall activity likely to intensify over the following 48 hours. With all 76 talukas in the region officially declared drought-hit by state govt, the expected rainfall could provide some relief to parched agricultural areas, though its overall impact remains to be seen. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna and Beed districts may also witness light rain and thundershowers, with wet weather expected to persist for at least two more days.