Weather Update: IMD Predicts Reduced Rainfall In August for Maharashtra
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The Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted a decrease in rainfall across Maharashtra for August. Recent days have seen a drop in rain intensity in the Konkan region. Over the next two days, moderate rainfall is expected in northern and southern Konkan. According to the forecast issued on Thursday, rainfall intensity in the state will remain low until August 15. Following that, there is a likelihood of rain in central Maharashtra. However, the forecast suggests that rainfall in northern and southern Konkan will not be significant until August 22.
Starting Saturday, the Konkan region, including both northern and southern areas, is expected to experience lower rainfall intensity. The regional meteorological department indicates that moderate rainfall may occur across all districts of Konkan by Tuesday. Central Maharashtra is also expected to see reduced rainfall intensity until Tuesday.
In Marathwada, rainfall has diminished. Light rain is expected across most districts of Marathwada until Tuesday. Meanwhile, Vidarbha has been placed on a ‘yellow alert,’ with potential thunderstorms and lightning. Although rain is expected in this region, it will likely be below average.
From August 15 to August 22, central Maharashtra may receive above-average rainfall, but the situation in Konkan will not be as promising. Rainfall in southern Konkan might increase after August 22, while northern Konkan may need to wait until September.
So far, Konkan has recorded above-average rainfall for the season. In Colaba, rainfall has surpassed the September end average, with 4.6 mm recorded from 8:30 AM Thursday to 8:30 AM Friday. Total rainfall at Colaba now stands at 2023.3 mm, meeting the seasonal quota. However, a prolonged dry period could lead to increased heat for Mumbai residents.
