IMD Issues Rain Alert for 29 Maharashtra Districts, Heavy Showers Expected in Marathwada, Konkan, and Western Maharashtra over the next few days
IMD Issues Rain Alert for 29 Maharashtra Districts, Heavy Showers Expected in Marathwada, Konkan, and Western Maharashtra over the next few days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for 29 districts in Maharashtra, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next few days. The forecast indicates that Marathwada, Konkan, Vidarbha, and parts of Western and Northern Maharashtra are likely to witness intense showers, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.
According to the IMD, Marathwada has already been experiencing relentless rainfall, and the situation is expected to persist. Districts including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Dharashiv, Latur, Parbhani, and Hingoli have been placed under a yellow alert, with the possibility of heavy rain and lightning.
In Konkan, all districts except Sindhudurg—namely Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Palghar—are under a yellow alert. Mumbai city and suburbs are likely to see cloudy skies with moderate rainfall at isolated locations.
Western Maharashtra districts including Pune, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, and Kolhapur have also been alerted for heavy rainfall in many areas, with chances of very heavy downpours at a few locations. Lightning strikes and gusty winds are also expected.
Northern Maharashtra districts—Nashik, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Dhule, and Nandurbar—are forecast to receive scattered heavy showers. Similarly, Vidarbha’s Buldhana, Yavatmal, Washim, Wardha, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli may experience thunderstorms with heavy rain.
The IMD has advised farmers and residents to remain vigilant, safeguard crops and livestock, and avoid unnecessary travel during intense spells. The next 24 hours are particularly crucial for Marathwada and Central Maharashtra, where heavy rains may continue to cause disruption.
