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Rain Returns to Maharashtra! 24 Districts on Yellow Alert, Havoc Expected
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News18•20-09-2026, 07:36
Rain Returns to Maharashtra! 24 Districts on Yellow Alert, Havoc Expected
- •Monsoon influence persists in Maharashtra, with increased likelihood of rain across most parts of the state.
- •A yellow alert has been issued for 24 districts from Konkan to Vidarbha, forecasting light to moderate showers and strong thundershowers.
- •Konkan districts Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg are on alert with winds up to 40 kmph and heavy rain possible.
- •Western Maharashtra's Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, and Solapur regions face a yellow alert with winds up to 50 kmph and lightning.
- •Marathwada and Vidarbha districts, including Parbhani, Nanded, Nagpur, and Yavatmal, are also under yellow alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Key Questions Answered
A yellow alert for rain has been issued for 24 districts across Maharashtra, spanning from Konkan to Vidarbha.
Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar currently have no weather alerts in effect, and residents can expect only light to moderate showers.
In districts under a yellow alert, winds are expected to reach 30 to 50 kilometers per hour, accompanied by light to moderate showers, heavy rain in isolated spots, and potential thundershowers with lightning.
