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Monsoon Retreats! Maharashtra to Witness 4-Day Downpour; IMD Alerts Vidarbha, Marathwada for Heavy Rains
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News18•20-09-2026, 13:21
Monsoon Retreats! Maharashtra to Witness 4-Day Downpour; IMD Alerts Vidarbha, Marathwada for Heavy Rains
- •This year, El Niño caused a significant rain deficit during the monsoon, with September also falling short of expected rainfall.
- •A low-pressure belt formed in the Bay of Bengal is set to increase rainfall intensity across Maharashtra.
- •IMD predicts heavy rainfall for the next 4 days in Vidarbha, Marathwada, and other regions.
- •The monsoon has begun its withdrawal from western Rajasthan, with the retreat accelerating in the next 3-4 days.
- •Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in Central Maharashtra, Ahmednagar, Marathwada, and parts of Vidarbha between September 19 and 25.
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A low-pressure belt formed in the Bay of Bengal due to a cyclonic circulation over the North Andaman Sea and its adjoining areas has triggered weather changes, increasing rainfall intensity across Maharashtra and Goa between September 20 and 25.
The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds warning for Vidarbha, Marathwada, and parts of Central Maharashtra including Sangli, Satara, Kolhapur, Pune, and Nashik districts.
The monsoon began its withdrawal from western Rajasthan on September 19, which is two days later than the usual commencement date of September 17.
