Mumbai Monsoon Update: Thunderstorms To Lash Maharashtra Today, IMD Alert In 30 Districts

Maharashtra is in for another wet spell on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for nearly 30 districts and warning of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall across several parts of the state.

Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and parts of the Konkan region, including Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, are expected to receive significant rainfall. Heavy showers have also been forecast for Pune, Satara and Kolhapur, where monsoon activity has strengthened over the past few days.

Nashik and Ahmednagar are likely to witness rain accompanied by thunder and lightning, while parts of Marathwada and Vidarbha may receive scattered light to moderate showers.

The alert covers Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad,

Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Dhule, Nandurbar, Beed, Parbhani, Latur, Dharashiv, Nanded, Hingoli, Akola, Amravati, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, Gondia, Wardha, Washim and Yavatmal.

Jalna Gets Relief From Heat

Jalna witnessed its first major spell of the season late Sunday night, with heavy pre-monsoon showers continuing for nearly two hours. The rain brought relief from soaring temperatures but also led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas.

The IMD had issued a yellow alert for the district a day earlier and has indicated the possibility of more rainfall over the next two days.

Farmers Advised Against Early Sowing

Despite increasing monsoon activity in parts of Maharashtra, agricultural experts have urged farmers to avoid rushing into kharif sowing until the state receives sustained and widespread rainfall.

Dr Kailas Dakhore, head of the Meteorology Department at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University in Parbhani, said atmospheric conditions remain unfavourable for rapid monsoon advancement across Marathwada. According to him, the monsoon is expected to enter and gradually cover the region between June 12 and June 18.

Experts warned that sowing based on isolated rain spells could lead to crop losses and force farmers to undertake re-sowing if rainfall remains inconsistent.

Monsoon Advance May Slow

Weather forecasts suggest the pace of monsoon advancement could slow after June 9 and remain sluggish until at least June 15. While isolated thunderstorm activity is likely over Vidarbha, Marathwada, Khandesh and parts of central Maharashtra, widespread rainfall needed for large-scale sowing is not expected immediately.

Meanwhile, temperatures are likely to stay above normal across several regions, particularly Vidarbha and Khandesh, where the mercury may continue to cross the 40-degree Celsius mark despite intermittent rain activity.