Maharashtra Weather Update: IMD Issues Yellow and Orange Alerts for 28 Districts on August 29
Maharashtra Weather Update: IMD Issues Yellow and Orange Alerts for 28 Districts on August 29
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Maharashtra, warning of heavy rainfall across several regions on August 29. A Yellow Alert has been declared for 28 districts, while some areas have been placed under an Orange Alert due to the possibility of intense downpours accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.
Rainfall Predictions by Region:
- Konkan: Districts including Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg are likely to receive heavy rainfall. Mumbai is expected to witness moderate showers, while Palghar and Thane are under a Yellow Alert for thunderstorms and gusty winds.
- Western Maharashtra: Pune, Kolhapur, and Satara Ghats may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, prompting an Orange Alert. Sangli and Solapur may see light to moderate showers.
- Marathwada: Districts such as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, and Nanded are under a Yellow Alert for thunderstorms and heavy rain, while Latur and Dharashiv are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall.
- North Maharashtra: Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Nashik, and Ahilyanagar are likely to witness thunderstorms with heavy rain. The Ghats of Nashik may see intense showers.
- Vidarbha: Akola and Amravati could experience heavy rain, while Bhandara, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Nagpur, Wardha, Washim, and Yavatmal are also on Yellow Alert for thunderstorms and rainfall.
Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious, follow safety guidelines, and avoid unnecessary travel in areas under heavy rainfall alerts.
