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Post-Monsoon Rain? Major Maharashtra Weather Forecast; Marathwada's Water Woes Deepen!
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News18•04-10-2026, 07:28
Post-Monsoon Rain? Major Maharashtra Weather Forecast; Marathwada's Water Woes Deepen!
- •The monsoon's return journey has begun, with its departure from Maharashtra expected between October 5 and 10.
- •Rain can occur post-monsoon due to low-pressure belts or cyclonic circulation, but no rain is forecast for Maharashtra in the second week of October.
- •Light rain is predicted for Konkan coastal areas between October 6 and 12, while Marathwada will remain dry, exacerbating water problems.
- •A 'yellow alert' for hot and humid conditions was issued for Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg on October 4.
- •North Maharashtra, including Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Nashik, and Ahilyanagar, is expected to have dry weather and rising temperatures on October 4.
Key Questions Answered
The return journey of the monsoon has begun rapidly, and it is expected to depart from Maharashtra between October 5 and 10.
There is no general forecast for rain in Maharashtra during the second week of October, though light rain is predicted in the Konkan and Ghatmatha regions between October 6 and 12.
On October 4, hot and humid conditions are expected in Mumbai alongside Palghar, Thane, and Raigad, with a yellow alert issued for heat. The temperature in Mumbai city is likely to range between 26 and 36 degrees Celsius.
