Weather Update: Rain And Hailstorm Likely In Maharashtra On December 27-28
Weather Update: Rain And Hailstorm Likely In Maharashtra On December 27-28
Mumbai, December 26: Rain and hailstorm accompanied by thunderstorms have been forecasted for parts of Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha on December 27-28.
On December 27, rain with thunderstorms will first occur in Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Ahilyanagar districts, and parts of South Marathwada, Pune, and eastern Nashik districts by afternoon. By night, stormy weather will reach western Vidarbha and adjoining Marathwada, affecting Buldhana, Akola, Washim, Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani, Hingoli, and Beed districts. Hailstorms are also possible in some areas.
By December 28 early morning, stormy weather will shift eastward, impacting Yavatmal, Wardha, Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, and Chandrapur districts of Vidarbha, with chances of hailstorms in some areas. Rain may persist in parts of western Vidarbha and neighboring Marathwada. Cooler maximum temperatures are expected in Vidarbha and Marathwada, while stability in weather will begin in Khandesh and Madhya Maharashtra.
By December 29, weather will stabilize in most parts of the state, except for isolated regions in Vidarbha and Marathwada. From December 30, temperatures are likely to drop further.
Farmers are advised to plan agricultural activities accordingly, protect harvested crops, and safeguard livestock from rain, hailstorms, and winds. Avoid seeking shelter under trees, open spaces, tin sheds, power lines, or transformers during storms, as advised by the agriculture department.
