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Maharashtra on High Alert: Stormy Rains Expected in Next 24 Hours, IMD Issues Warning
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News18•21-09-2026, 06:41
Maharashtra on High Alert: Stormy Rains Expected in Next 24 Hours, IMD Issues Warning
- •Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal to bring increased rainfall across Maharashtra.
- •Light to heavy showers predicted for next 2-3 days, especially in Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Western Maharashtra.
- •Yellow alert issued for Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Nashik, Ahilyanagar, and several other districts.
- •Winds up to 30-40 kmph expected, with stormy rain and lightning in some areas.
- •Citizens and farmers advised to stay vigilant as widespread rain continues.
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A low-pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal is affecting the state's weather and causing increased rainfall across Maharashtra.
Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Pune, Satara, Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur, all Marathwada districts, and multiple Vidarbha districts are under a yellow alert.
Winds are likely to blow at 30 to 40 kilometers per hour, with some places experiencing stormy rain accompanied by lightning.
