Unseasonal rain likely across Maharashtra from November 1 to 3, lightning warning for Vidarbha

The monsoon has withdrawn from the state, but changing weather conditions are keeping the rain going. According to the latest forecast of the weather department, unseasonal rain is likely in different parts of Maharashtra between November 1 and 3.

Rain accompanied by lightning is likely in some districts of South Konkan, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha in particular. This has added to the worry of farmers.

On the first day, November 1, light rain, and in places thunderstorms with rain, are very likely in South Konkan-Goa, Central Maharashtra and Marathwada. The sky will be partly cloudy in North Konkan.

For the Vidarbha districts of Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Nagpur and Yavatmal, the weather department has issued a special alert for November 1. Light to moderate rain with lightning is possible at isolated places in these areas. Strong winds at 30 to 40 km per hour are also likely.

On November 2, rain is possible at some places in South Konkan-Goa and South Central Maharashtra. Isolated places in Marathwada and North Central Maharashtra may get light to moderate rain. North Konkan will remain cloudy. Vidarbha is likely to stay mostly dry, but thunder, lightning and strong winds are possible in some places.

Similar conditions are forecast for November 3. Light to moderate rain is possible at some places in South Konkan-Goa and South Central Maharashtra, and at isolated places in North Central Maharashtra and Marathwada. Vidarbha is likely to stay dry, but winds with lightning may blow in places.

Region-wise, isolated rain is likely on November 1 in all four regions: Konkan, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha. Thunder and lightning are possible at some places in Vidarbha.

On November 2 and 3, isolated rain is forecast in Konkan, Central Maharashtra and Marathwada. Vidarbha will stay dry, but thunder, lightning and strong winds remain possible at some places.