Marathwada and Western Vidarbha will be on watch this monsoon season as experts warn that the impact of El Nino may not be uniform across Maharashtra. While the state is expected to receive around 88 per cent of average rainfall, indicating nearly a 12 per cent deficit, some regions could face a much sharper shortfall than others.

Administration on alert

As weather experts have predicted a below-normal monsoon due to the El Nino effect, Maharashtra is likely to witness only 88 per cent of its average rainfall this year. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the rainfall deficit may not be uniform across the state and could vary from region to region. “Western Vidarbha and Marathwada will need more attention,” he added.