Weather Alert: IMD Predicts Thunderstorms in 11 Maharashtra Districts Over Next 24 Hours
Maharashtra Weather Alert: IMD Issues Yellow Alert for 11 Districts on August 25 – Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Maharashtra, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain in several regions over the next 24 hours.
Rainfall Forecast for August 23
- Konkan & Mumbai Region: Moderate rainfall is expected in Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts. Rain intensity in Konkan has reduced compared to previous days.
- Western Maharashtra: Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, and Solapur districts may receive light showers, with moderate rainfall expected in ghat areas.
- Marathwada: Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur, and Dharashiv districts are likely to experience light rainfall with thunder. No specific alert has been issued for these areas.
- Vidarbha: A yellow alert has been issued for Nagpur, Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Wardha, Washim, and Yavatmal, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
While rain intensity has eased across many parts of the state, light to moderate rainfall is expected in Konkan, Western Maharashtra, and Marathwada, with thunderstorms likely in Vidarbha. Residents are advised to remain cautious and follow local weather updates.
