Maharashtra on alert for thunderstorms, heavy rain over next four days
The weather department has forecast lightning and heavy rain across Maharashtra from September 21 to 24, with strong winds in some districts.
Rain has not let up in Maharashtra. According to the latest update from the weather department, different parts of the state are likely to see rain accompanied by thunder and lightning over the next four days, from September 21 to 24. Some districts have been warned of heavy rain with strong winds.
On September 21, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is expected in some parts of south Konkan-Goa and south central Maharashtra districts, along with winds of 40 to 50 kilometres per hour. The same day, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is forecast in some parts of north Konkan, north central Maharashtra and Marathwada districts, with winds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour.
The region-wise forecast for September 21 shows rain at many places in Konkan with intermittent thunder and lightning. Central Maharashtra may see rain at some places, heavy rain at a few places, and intermittent thunder and lightning. Marathwada is likely to see rain at some places and thunder and lightning at a few places. Vidarbha may see rain at many places and thunder and lightning at a few places.
On September 22, Konkan is forecast to see rain at many places, heavy rain at a few places, and thunder and lightning. Central Maharashtra may also see rain at many places, with heavy rain and thunder and lightning at a few places. Marathwada is likely to see rain at some places and thunder and lightning at a few places, while Vidarbha has been warned of rain at many places and thunder and lightning at a few places.
For September 23, Konkan is forecast to see rain at most places, heavy rain at a few places, and thunder and lightning. Central Maharashtra may see rain at some places, heavy rain at a few places, and thunder and lightning. Marathwada is likely to see isolated rain and thunder and lightning. Vidarbha is forecast to see rain at most places, heavy rain at a few places, and thunder and lightning.
On September 24, Konkan is likely to see rain at many places and thunder and lightning at a few places. Central Maharashtra and Marathwada may see isolated rain. Vidarbha has been warned of rain at most places, heavy rain at a few places, and thunder and lightning.
The weather department has advised people to stay alert during lightning strikes and strong winds, particularly in parts of Vidarbha and Konkan where continuous heavy rain has been forecast.
