Heavy Rain Expected Across Maharashtra: Orange and Yellow Alerts Issued
Heavy Rain Expected Across Maharashtra: Orange and Yellow Alerts Issued
The monsoon is expected to intensify in Maharashtra, excluding Marathwada, due to the influence of two low-pressure systems: one in the east-central Arabian Sea moving northward along the Karnataka-Goa coast and the other in West Bengal, moving westward. Starting from the evening of August 23, heavy rainfall is predicted across the state. An Orange Alert, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall, has been issued.
Orange Alert
- Raigad (23-26 August), Palghar, Thane (25 August), Ratnagiri (25-26 August), Pune (24-26 August), Satara (24-25 August) ghats, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia (24 August)
Yellow Alert
- Mumbai, Nashik, Kolhapur ghats (24-25 August), Sindhudurg (24-26 August), Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon (25 August), Vidarbha (24-25 August)
In Pune city, moderate rainfall is expected from August 23-26, with occasional heavy showers and reduced visibility due to fog. Citizens are advised to stay updated with weather forecasts and take necessary precautions.
