Rain alert for Maharashtra for three days; strong winds, lightning risk in Vidarbha

Rain is expected in several parts of Maharashtra over the next three days. Light to moderate rain accompanied by stormy winds has been forecast in different districts. Vidarbha, Konkan-Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada may see heavier rain on different days.

On October 30, isolated places in some districts of Konkan-Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada may get light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning. Wind speed is likely to be 30 to 40 km per hour.

Nashik, the Nashik ghat area and Ahilyanagar may get light to moderate rain with stormy winds in places.

The situation in Vidarbha is somewhat different. In Amravati, Bhandara, Gadchiroli, Gondia and Nagpur districts, wind speed could reach 40 to 50 km per hour instead of 30 to 40 km per hour. Rain with lightning is more likely in these districts. The risk of lightning strikes across Vidarbha has been described as quite high.

On October 31, the weather is expected to remain mostly clear and dry in the districts of north Konkan, north Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. However, light to moderate rain at isolated places is strongly likely in the districts of south Konkan-Goa and south Madhya Maharashtra. Vidarbha will again get rain in places, with thunder and lightning possible.

On November 1, most of the state is likely to stay dry. The skies will be completely clear and the weather dry in the districts of north Konkan, north Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. In contrast, the sky may be partly cloudy in the districts of south Konkan-Goa and south Madhya Maharashtra. In Vidarbha, rain at isolated places and lightning with thunder remain forecast.

An advisory has also been issued for farmers and the public. Farmers have been asked to stay alert so that crops ready for harvest are not damaged by this rain, which will come with lightning and stormy winds. They have been advised to keep their produce in a safe place.