Unseasonal Rain to Lash Maharashtra Over Next 5 Days, IMD Issues Yellow Alerts Across Multiple Districts

Maharashtra Weather Update | May 3, 2025:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for unseasonal rain across large parts of Maharashtra over the next five days. The warning comes amid a severe heatwave gripping central Maharashtra and Marathwada, where daytime temperatures have soared between 40°C and 45°C in recent days.

Due to the influence of a western disturbance currently affecting northern India, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Delhi, rain activity is also expected to extend to parts of southern and western India. As a result, districts in Konkan, Central Maharashtra, and Marathwada have been placed under yellow alert from May 3 to May 7.

Where and When Will It Rain in Maharashtra?

May 3, 2025:
Yellow alerts for unseasonal rain have been issued for the following districts:

• Vidarbha: Nagpur, Amravati, Yavatmal, Wardha, Chandrapur, Bhandara, Gondia, Gadchiroli
• North Maharashtra and Marathwada: Nashik, Pune, Ahmednagar, Dhule, Nandurbar, Latur, Nanded

May 4, 2025:
The yellow alert expands to more districts including:

• Nashik, Ahmednagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Jalgaon, Dhule, Amravati, Yavatmal, Wardha, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, Gondia, Gadchiroli
• Isolated rainfall is also expected in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Pune, Satara, Beed, Jalna, Parbhani, Hingoli, and Nanded.

May 5, 2025:
Widespread unseasonal rain is likely across entire Maharashtra, including Konkan, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha. Most districts are under alert for thunderstorms and light to moderate rain.

May 6, 2025:
Rain alerts continue in parts of:

• Satara, Pune, Thane, Palghar, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Beed, Jalna, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, Yavatmal, Chandrapur
• Light rain is expected in the rest of Konkan, Central Maharashtra, and Marathwada.

May 7, 2025:
Unseasonal rainfall is expected to cover Konkan, Central and Northern Maharashtra, and most parts of Marathwada. Vidarbha may remain dry.

Maharashtra Heatwave: Temperatures Cross 44°C in Several Cities

Despite the rain forecast, heat conditions remain extreme, especially in Central Maharashtra and Vidarbha. Many cities have reported temperatures exceeding 40°C.
Today’s Temperature Readings (in °C):

• Akola: 44.9
• Solapur: 44.7
• Jalgaon: 43.9
• Amravati: 43.4
• Beed: 42.8
• Nanded: 42.3
• Chandrapur: 42.2
• Washim: 42.6
• Parbhani: 41.4
• Latur, Sangli: 41.0
• Osmanabad: 41.5
• Pune, Satara: 40.6
• Wardha: 40.5
• Nagpur: 39.4
• Nashik: 39.9
• Mumbai Suburbs: 34.4
• Mumbai City, Ratnagiri: 34.2

In many areas, especially Solapur, the mercury has hovered around 45°C for over four days. Afternoon hours have seen deserted streets and public discomfort due to oppressive heat.

Advisory for Citizens

Authorities have advised residents to:

• Avoid stepping out during peak heat hours (12 PM–4 PM)
• Stay hydrated and wear protective clothing
• Keep track of IMD weather alerts through the official app or website