The rains that had rested in the state have now begun to reactivate. Due to this, torrential rains are expected in the next 5 days. According to the meteorological department, strong winds are expected in major cities in the next two days and rain is also expected in some parts of the state in the next three days.
According to the meteorological department, the monsoon season is favorable for the monsoon season, which is expected to bring good rainfall. The meteorological department has forecast torrential rains in western Maharashtra and Ghats, while Mumbai has been given a yellow alert for the weekend.
The meteorological department has forecast moderate rainfall in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Ghat areas in Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli and Pune districts. Currently, light rains have started in Konkan and in Marathwada and Vidarbha, rains have also started in some districts. However, the meteorological department has forecast heavy rains in the next five days
Heavy rains are also expected in Mumbai and Thane from Sunday. According to Sushma Nair, a scientist at IMD Mumbai, against the backdrop of active monsoon conditions, rainfall is expected to gradually increase from June 18 in the adjoining ghats of Konkan and Central Maharashtra. The meteorological department has also issued a warning to fishermen and advised them not to go to sea on June 20.
According to the IMD, flooding in low-lying areas and urban areas, water logging disrupted traffic, disrupted road, rail, air and boat traffic, and occasional gusts of up to 40-50 mph. Winds are blowing at 60 kmph near the coast, resulting in damage to unprotected / temporary structures.