In Brief
Heavy rain showers in the state for the past few days
Flood situation in many villages
Weather department forecasts rain until December
(Maharashtra Rain Update) Heavy rain showers have been pouring in the state for the past few days. A warning has been issued to villages along the riverbanks. A flood situation has arisen in many villages, disrupting daily life and causing immense damage to farmers' crops.
Heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning is ongoing in many areas. It was reported that the intensity of rain in Pune, Mumbai, Marathwada, and all districts of the state would decrease. However, the weather department has now predicted that the rain in the state is likely to continue until December. It is predicted that the state will receive more than average rainfall, with rain expected in Konkan, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha.
A low-pressure area has formed again in the Bay of Bengal, and it is expected to cross the coast between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. As a result, rain is expected in Vidarbha from Thursday to Saturday.
So far, the state has recorded 120 percent of average rainfall, with the highest rainfall recorded in Dharashiv.