Weather Alert: IMD Issues Rain Warning for 14 Maharashtra Districts in the Next 24 Hours
Maharashtra Weather Update: Monsoon to Regain Strength After Week-Long Pause; Rain Forecast Across Half of the State
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather alert for the state of Maharashtra, warning of moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in the next 24 hours across 14 districts. The alert comes as signs of monsoon reactivation are expected from June 5.
According to the IMD, the last week of May saw widespread rainfall across the state, but the weather had turned dry over the past few days. Now, a fresh spell of rain is likely to impact various regions, particularly northern Maharashtra, Marathwada, and parts of Vidarbha.
Districts Likely to Receive Rainfall:
- North Maharashtra: Nandurbar, Dhule, and Jalgaon are likely to experience moderate rainfall with strong winds.
- Marathwada: Jalna and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar have been placed under a Yellow Alert for moderate rain. Beed may witness light to moderate showers with gusty winds.
- Vidarbha: The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert for six districts — Nagpur, Chandrapur, Wardha, Bhandara, Gondia, and Gadchiroli — where moderate rain is expected. Some areas in western Vidarbha may also see isolated light to moderate rain.
Mumbai and Konkan Forecast:
- Mumbai and its suburbs will witness cloudy skies with intermittent light rain.
- Temperatures in Mumbai are expected to range between 26°C (min) and 33°C (max).
- The Konkan region will also remain mostly cloudy with light rain in isolated pockets.
Pune and Western Maharashtra:
- The ghat areas of Pune may receive light to moderate rainfall, while other districts in Western Maharashtra are likely to remain largely dry.
Nashik Update:
- Nashik’s hilly regions could experience moderate to heavy rainfall, adding to the state’s pre-monsoon weather activity.
Advisory:
The IMD urges residents in the affected districts to stay alert, especially in regions under Yellow Alert. Authorities have been asked to monitor weather conditions and prepare for any eventualities.
