Maharashtra Weather Update: Thunder and Rain Expected in Vidarbha, Marathwada

Weather conditions across the state are expected to shift notably in the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing Yellow and Orange Alerts for several districts. Forecasts indicate the likelihood of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall, particularly in parts of Marathwada and Vidarbha. These alerts come following a brief lull in monsoon activity, suggesting a resurgence of moderate to intense weather systems.

After a stretch of dry and hot days, parts of Maharashtra began witnessing light to moderate rainfall over the weekend. However, heat and humidity continue to dominate, especially in regions with little to no precipitation. The highest temperatures in the state were recorded in Dhule and Chandrapur, both hitting 33°C, making afternoon conditions particularly harsh.

This shift in conditions has been attributed to active monsoonal systems and cyclonic circulations, which are gradually regaining strength. A low-pressure trough is currently stretching from Faridkot in the north to Arunachal Pradesh in the east, passing through Ludhiana, Najibabad, Shahjahanpur, Ballia, and Jalpaiguri. Additionally, cyclonic winds are circulating near the Gujarat coast at 3.1 km altitude, and around Karnataka at elevations between 4.5 and 5.8 km. A new low-pressure area is likely to develop in the Bay of Bengal by August 13, which could further intensify rainfall across the state.

Rain Forecasts and Alerts – District Wise Breakdown

Yellow Alert for August 11: Thunderstorms with Lightning Expected

The IMD has placed several districts under a Yellow Alert for August 11, warning residents of light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning. These include:

Solapur

Dharashiv (Osmanabad)

Latur

Nanded

Yavatmal

Nagpur

Bhandara

Gondia

Chandrapur

Gadchiroli

In addition, thunderstorms with rain are likely in the following districts:

Nandurbar

Dhule

Nashik

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)

Jalna

Beed

Parbhani

Hingoli

Region-wise Weather Outlook

Konkan Region (August 11):

Districts including Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg are expected to experience light to moderate showers accompanied by thunder.

Western Maharashtra:

Cities such as Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, and the Ghat regions are forecasted to receive thunder-accompanied showers ranging from light to moderate intensity.

Notably, Solapur is under special watch due to the potential for heavy rain with thunderstorms and strong winds. A Yellow Alert has been issued for this district specifically.

Detailed Zone Alerts

Marathwada Region:

Light to moderate showers with thunder expected in:

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Jalna

Parbhani

Beed

Hingoli

Thunderstorms with gusty winds and lightning likely in:

Nanded

Latur

Dharashiv

(Yellow Alert in effect)

North Maharashtra:

Scattered light to moderate showers expected in:

Nashik

Dhule

Nandurbar

Jalgaon

Ahilyanagar

Vidarbha Region:

Thunderstorms and gusty winds anticipated in:

Nagpur

Bhandara

Chandrapur

Gadchiroli

Gondia

Yavatmal

(Yellow Alert issued)

No significant rainfall expected in:

Akola

Amravati

Buldhana

Wardha

Washim

However, the intensity of rainfall in Vidarbha is likely to pick up from August 13. 

What’s Fueling These Changes?

This resurgence in rain activity can be traced back to the strengthening monsoonal dynamics over the Indian subcontinent. A cyclonic circulation over western Uttar Pradesh and the expected formation of a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal by mid-week are triggering these regional weather disturbances.

These evolving systems are expected to fuel rainfall over the next few days, especially in Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Western Maharashtra.