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Maharashtra Braces for Heavy Rain: 23 Districts Under Yellow, Orange Alerts for 2 Days
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News18•24-09-2026, 10:28
Maharashtra Braces for Heavy Rain: 23 Districts Under Yellow, Orange Alerts for 2 Days
- •The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow and orange alerts for 23 districts across Maharashtra, forecasting increased rainfall activity for the next two days.
- •A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is driving the weather change, bringing heavy rain, thundershowers, and gusty winds of 30-50 kmph to regions like Vidarbha and Marathwada.
- •Four districts are under an orange alert, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall, while several others face a yellow alert for heavy rain and thundershowers.
- •Konkan, North Maharashtra, Pune, Satara, Marathwada, and Vidarbha regions are all expected to experience significant rainfall, with specific alerts for areas like Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, and Chandrapur.
- •Residents and farmers are closely monitoring the situation, especially in areas awaiting adequate rainfall or those already impacted by heavy downpours.
Key Questions Answered
The increase in rainfall activity across Maharashtra is linked to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.
An orange alert has been issued for Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, and Nagpur in Vidarbha, as well as four districts overall.
Affected districts are expected to experience heavy rain, thundershowers, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-50 kmph.
