Gudi Padwa Weather Alert: Storms, Rain Likely Across Maharashtra On March 19; Orange Alert in 7 Districts, Yellow in 24

Maharashtra Weather Alert Gudi Padwa 2026: Storm, Rain Forecast Across 31 Districts

IMD issues storm and rain alert for Maharashtra on Gudi Padwa (March 19). Orange alert in 7 districts and yellow alert in 24 districts with strong winds and possible hailstorms.

Mumbai/Pune, March 18, 2026: The India Meteorological Department has issued a statewide weather alert for Maharashtra on March 19, coinciding with Gudi Padwa, warning of unseasonal rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.

According to the forecast, 31 districts are likely to be affected, with 7 districts under orange alert and 24 districts under yellow alert, indicating varying intensities of rainfall and storm activity across regions.

The state has already witnessed spells of unseasonal rain in recent days, causing crop damage in parts of Pune, Kolhapur, Ahilyanagar, and Latur.

Konkan Region

Light to moderate rainfall is expected in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Sindhudurg, and Palghar. Ratnagiri remains under a yellow alert. Mumbai is expected to record maximum temperatures between 32°C and 36°C, with minimum temperatures around 24°C to 27°C.

Western Maharashtra

Districts including Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, and Solapur are under a yellow alert, with forecasts of thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall. Pune is likely to see temperatures ranging from 18°C to 36°C.

North Maharashtra

An orange alert has been issued for Nashik, Jalgaon, and Ahilyanagar. These areas may experience wind speeds of 50–60 km/h, lightning, and moderate rainfall, with a possibility of hailstorms. Dhule and Nandurbar are under a yellow alert.

Marathwada Region

Districts such as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, and Parbhani are under an orange alert, with predictions of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds reaching 50–60 km/h. Hingoli, Latur, and Dharashiv are under a yellow alert.

Vidarbha Region

Districts including Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, Wardha, Yavatmal, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli are under a yellow alert, with wind speeds of 30–50 km/h and chances of light to moderate rainfall with thunder.

Advisory for Farmers

With unseasonal rain likely across the state, authorities have advised farmers to take necessary precautions to protect standing and harvested crops from potential damage.

Overall, Maharashtra is expected to witness widespread rainfall activity on March 19, with stormy conditions likely to impact normal life during the festive occasion.