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Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Expected in Parts of Maharashtra on Dussehra
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News18•20-10-2026, 07:54
Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Expected in Parts of Maharashtra on Dussehra
- •The Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted rain in some parts of Maharashtra starting from Dussehra.
- •A yellow alert for rain has been issued for the Sindhudurg and Kolhapur ghat areas, with wind speeds reaching up to 50 km/h.
- •Light to moderate rain is expected in parts of Konkan and Western Maharashtra, while Vidarbha and Marathwada will mostly remain dry.
- •Maximum temperatures in North Maharashtra and Vidarbha are expected to hover around 32 to 36 degrees Celsius, causing hot and humid conditions.
- •The lack of widespread rain and rising temperatures are causing concern among farmers across various districts.
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The Indian Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for rain in the Sindhudurg and Kolhapur ghat areas on October 20, along with a warning for squally winds.
Vidarbha is expected to experience dry and hot weather with maximum temperatures ranging between 35 and 36 degrees Celsius, and no rain warnings have been issued for the region.
Due to a lack of rain in many areas this year, rising temperatures are increasing farmers' concerns, though upcoming rainfall in late October could potentially benefit Rabi season sowing and jowar crops.
