22 April,2026 03:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The weather bureau has appealed to residents to stay alert to changing conditions, especially in districts under yellow alert. Representational pic
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest weather bulletin on Wednesday, has issued a yellow alert across several districts in Maharashtra. The state is set to witness typical pre-monsoon variability over the next few days, with thunderstorms and rain affecting western and coastal regions, even as heat continues to dominate the interiors. The weather bureau has appealed to residents to stay alert to changing conditions, especially in districts under yellow alert.
Mumbai and Thane are expected to receive light rainfall amid hot and humid conditions. Meanwhile, districts such as Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Jalgaon are under yellow alert, with thunderstorms, lightning, and winds of 30-40 kmph likely at isolated places.
A wider set of districts is expected to experience active pre-monsoon conditions over the coming days. These include Raigad, Nashik, Dhule, Pune, Satara, Kolhapur, Sangli, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Beed, Nanded, Latur, Dharashiv, Parbhani, Hingoli, and Jalna.
These regions are likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds (30-60 kmph), and light to moderate rainfall.
Parts of western Maharashtra, including Pune and surrounding ghat areas, along with Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli and Solapur, have been placed under a yellow warning for the next few days until Saturday, April 25.
These areas may experience repeated thunderstorms, moderate rainfall, strong winds and even hailstorms in isolated locations, making them among the most weather-affected regions in the state.
The coastal districts of Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg will see fluctuating weather, including light rain or thundershowers, particularly during afternoons and evenings, along with persistent humidity.
Palghar is expected to remain mostly dry despite being part of the coastal belt.
Districts such as Nashik, Dhule, Nandurbar, and Jalgaon will see a mix of conditions, like early thunderstorms or light rain in some areas, several dry days, especially in Nandurbar and Jalgaon and gradual reduction in rainfall activity toward the end of the five-day period.
In contrast, eastern districts including Nagpur, Akola, Amravati and Chandrapur are expected to remain largely dry, with heatwave conditions likely at isolated places.
Other districts such as Bhandara, Gondia, Buldhana, Washim and Gadchiroli are not under any major weather warning.
-IMD has advised citizens to take precautionary measures against hot weather conditions while going outside during the peak hours of the day.
-The weather bureau has warned of heat cramps and rash during peak hours of the day.
-Avoid prolonged heat exposure.
-Stay hydrated. Drink sufficient water even if not feeling thirsty to avoid dehydration.
-Wear light weight, light coloured, loose, cotton clothes.
-Cover your head: use a wet cloth, hat or umbrella while going out during peak hours.
-Caution workers to avoid direct sunlight during the peak hours.
-Schedule strenuous jobs to cooler times of the day.
-Increasing the frequency and length of rest breaks for outdoor activities.
-Recognise the signs of heat stroke, heat rash or heat cramps such as weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, sweating and seizures. If you feel faint or ill, see a doctor/ hospital immediately.
-Farmers are advised to continue irrigation activities.
