Light rain likely in parts of Maharashtra on October 21, no district alert issued

Maharashtra's weather continues to shift. Some areas are seeing showers while others are hot and humid. The weather has stayed the same after Dussehra. Light to moderate rain has been forecast in some districts on October 21.

According to the weather department's forecast, showers may fall at 11 places in the state. No special weather alert has been issued for any area. People are watching what the weather will be from Konkan to Vidarbha today.

In Konkan, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts may get light to moderate rain with thunder. Rain may continue in some parts for the next 2 days. But not all Konkan districts will get rain. Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are likely to stay relatively dry. Heat and humidity may leave people feeling restless. Konkan may thus see a mixed picture, with showers in some places and scorching sun in others.

In North Maharashtra, Dhule and Nandurbar districts are expected to stay mostly dry. Jalgaon and Nashik districts, along with some parts of the ghat areas, may see light rain with thunder. The weather may change through the day in these areas. Rain is possible, but there is no sign of widespread rain or of any special warning being issued.

In Western Maharashtra, the weather around Pune city and Ahilyanagar may stay mostly dry. But some parts of the Pune ghat areas, Satara and Kolhapur districts may see thunder with light to moderate showers. Some relief from rain is expected in the ghat areas. Elsewhere, the weather may remain hot and humid. Farmers and the general public should therefore keep track of local weather forecasts.

In Marathwada, light rain is likely around Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. There is no special alert for the remaining districts, and the weather is expected to stay dry in most places. Irregular rain is already affecting farming. If there is not enough rain, farmers' difficulties could grow. How the rain behaves in the coming days will be important.

In Vidarbha, most districts including Nagpur are likely to see dry, hot and humid weather. No special alert has been issued at present, but the effect of the heat may last for the next 4 to 5 days. Fluctuating temperatures and humidity may make people uncomfortable.

Overall, rain is not expected across the whole of Maharashtra on October 21. Light to moderate showers are forecast in a few select parts. Rain may fall in parts of Konkan, Western Maharashtra and North Maharashtra, while many places including Mumbai may stay dry and humid. The heat may also be felt in Vidarbha and Marathwada. People should look after their health in the changing weather, and check the local forecast when travelling or doing farm work.