The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued red and orange alerts for several parts of Maharashtra and forecasted heavy rainfall in the coastal districts. The weather department predicted that a low-pressure area is expected to develop into a depression over the Konkan coastal region.
The weather report also confirmed that Mumbai might experience thunderstorms along with lightning, with light to moderate rainfall and winds blowing up to the speed of 40 to 50 km/h in isolated areas. A red alert has also been issued for Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri, and heavy rainfall is likely to hit parts of Raigad, according to a report by PTI.
Meanwhile, an ‘orange alert’ has been issued for Ratnagiri, Raigad, and Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra and forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations. In addition, Thane and Palghar are also likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall.
The hilly regions of Pune, Kolhapur, and Satara are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, while slightly less intense showers are expected in the ghat areas of Nashik.
IMD Issues ‘Red Alert’ For Goa
The IMD has also issued a red alert for Goa, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall till Sunday, May 25. On Thursday, parts of Konkan and Goa received showers, with Panjim in North Goa recording 9 cm of rain.
The IMD also forecasts continued heavy to very heavy rainfall along sections of the west coast, including Konkan, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala, over the coming days, as per an HT report.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said in a post on his social media platform X, “The State Disaster Management Authority in the prevailing severe weather conditions is active with its 24×7 Control Rooms in both North and South Goa to monitor the situation and provide assistance.”
For Delhi, the IMD has predicted partly cloudy skies for Friday, with light to very light rain expected, along with thunderstorms and lightning. Gusty winds ranging from 50 km/h are likely during the late evening and night, potentially reaching up to 60 kmph in some areas, creating dusty conditions.
