07 June,2026 05:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CM Fadnavis cautioned that high temperatures are expected to persist across several regions until at least June 12. File Pic
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that the likelihood of widespread monsoon rains across the state remains low at least until June 15, despite the India Meteorological Department (IMD) declaring the official onset of the southwest monsoon over India.
In a post on X, Fadnavis said monsoon has entered the South Konkan region of the state, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected in parts of Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri till June 9.
However, he noted that the overall intensity of rainfall across Maharashtra and the pace of monsoon advancement are likely to weaken in the coming days.
Fadnavis added that while scattered showers with thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely in Vidarbha, Marathwada, Khandesh, and central Maharashtra, these are unlikely to support large-scale sowing activity.
The CM further cautioned that high temperatures are expected to persist across several regions until at least June 12. Maximum temperatures may cross 40 degrees Celsius in the Vidarbha and Khandesh regions, while Marathwada is likely to record temperatures between 35 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius.
Issuing an advisory, the Agriculture and Disaster Management Department urged farmers not to rush into sowing based on intermittent stormy rains. Citizens were also advised to avoid taking shelter under trees, tin sheds, or near electric poles, transformers, and power lines during thunderstorms and lightning.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani, and Beed.
These regions are likely to experience thunderstorms with lightning, moderate rainfall, and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph at isolated locations.
A separate warning for light to moderate rain and thundershowers has been issued for Thane, Mumbai, Jalgaon, Hingoli, and Nanded.
Despite the monsoon advance, Maharashtra continues to witness intense summer heat in several regions.
In north Maharashtra, Malegaon recorded a high of 42.0 degrees Celsius, while Jalgaon touched 41.6 degrees Celsius. Ahmednagar registered 39.0 degrees Celsius, Aurangabad 39.7 degrees Celsius, Beed 39.2 degrees Celsius, and Nashik 36.5 degrees Celsius.
Marathwada remained under intense heat, with Osmanabad recording 37.1 degrees Celsius, Parbhani 38.5 degrees Celsius, and Udgir 35.5 degrees Celsius.
Konkan and coastal Maharashtra saw relatively moderate temperatures, though humidity levels remained high. Dahanu recorded 38.1 degrees Celsius, Harnai 36.2 degrees Celsius, and Ratnagiri 33.9 degrees Celsius.
Mumbai continued to experience warm and humid conditions, with the Island City at 36.0 degrees Celsius and the suburbs at 35.5 degrees Celsius.
Western Maharashtra also remained hot, with Sangli at 36.0 degrees Celsius, Satara at 36.7 degrees Celsius, and Solapur at 38.6 degrees Celsius.
Mahabaleshwar provided the only significant relief from the heat, recording 29.3 degrees Celsius, making it the coolest location in the state.
Meteorological observations indicated high humidity along coastal stations, while inland regions continued to remain hot and dry.
Overall, Maharashtra is witnessing a mixed pattern of heat, humidity and isolated pre-monsoon activity.
