Heavy Rain Alert for Maharashtra, Goa Today, Thunderstorms Expected

New Delhi: According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), several regions across Maharashtra and other states are currently under severe weather alerts due to expected thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds. The weather department has issued Red Alert in several parts of Karnataka, and Goa . The IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts to indicate the varying severity of weather conditions across different areas. Here’s a detailed region-wise breakdown of the forecast:

Maharashtra : Orange and Yellow Alerts

The IMD has placed several regions in Maharashtra , including Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha, under orange and yellow alerts. These areas are expected to experience heavy rainfall throughout the day. On the Mumbai-Thane highway, heavy rains began on Monday and continued until Tuesday morning, with further downpours forecasted in the coming days.

In Pune district, rainfall was recorded between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Monday, with Bhor receiving the highest precipitation at 23 mm, followed by Talegaon at 12 mm and Daund at 11.5 mm. Lighter rainfall was observed in other areas such as Lavale (8 mm) and Hadapsar (7.5 mm). More rain is predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday, with Pune's forecast indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall, especially in the ghats and plains.

Konkan & Goa : Red Alert for Extremely Heavy Rainfall

The Konkan region and parts of Goa are under a red alert, with the IMD predicting isolated instances of extremely heavy rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday. The forecast extends into Thursday, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected to continue across the region. Coastal areas in particular may witness significant disruptions due to the intensity of the downpour.

Karnataka: Orange Alert for Heavy Downpours

In Karnataka, northern interior regions are under an orange alert with heavy rainfall expected. The IMD has warned that the state will see widespread downpours, especially in Marathwada and North Interior Karnataka. The weather conditions are predicted to worsen as the week progresses, with gusty winds accompanying the rainfall.

Gujarat , Madhya Pradesh , and Other States: Yellow Alerts

Several other states, including Gujarat , Madhya Pradesh , Telangana, Kerala , Odisha , and Chhattisgarh , are on yellow alert due to anticipated heavy rainfall. Gujarat’s Ahmednagar district is expected to receive particularly intense rainfall, with thunderstorms and gusty winds likely during the forecast period. The IMD has advised residents to prepare for potential flooding and localized disruptions.

Cyclonic Circulation Over Bay of Bengal

A cyclonic circulation over the central Bay of Bengal is set to intensify, potentially forming a low-pressure area by Tuesday. This development may bring further heavy rainfall to surrounding regions, including parts of Odisha and West Bengal. The IMD continues to monitor the situation closely.

Northeast India: Cooler Conditions with Rain to Follow

The northeastern states are currently experiencing cooler weather, but the IMD has predicted that showers will soon return to the hilly regions, with more rainfall expected in the coming days.

The IMD has urged citizens in affected areas to remain vigilant and follow safety advisories as heavy rainfall and thunderstorms may cause flooding, travel disruptions, and damage to infrastructure.