The increased rainfall is due to several weather systems developing over the region. A cyclonic circulation over south Odisha and a trough from Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh are influencing weather patterns, the IMD said
A new low-pressure area is expected to form over the north Bay of Bengal around July 24, IMD said. Pic/Satej Shinde
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted heavy rains in parts of Maharashtra between July 21 and 27, officials said.
According to the latest weather advisory issued by the weather department, several parts of Maharashtra is set to experience heavy rainfall activity this week.
It said that the increased rainfall is due to several weather systems developing over the region. A cyclonic circulation over south Odisha and a trough from Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh are influencing weather patterns.
A new low-pressure area is expected to form over the north Bay of Bengal around July 24, it further said.
The IMD said that Konkan and ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra are likely to receive widespread rainfall with heavy to very heavy showers at several places.
Marathwada region may experience scattered rain with heavy showers at isolated locations, especially on July 21.
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph are also expected during this period.
Fishermen warnings:
The weather department also issued warnings for both the north Maharashtra coast and south Maharashtra-Goa coast due to squally weather with wind speeds of 40–50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph likely to prevail along and off the coasts from July 21 to 25.
"Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea during the period," the weather department said on Monday.
Orange alert for Mumbai
After a reduced rain spell earlier this month and sunny skies for the last few days, the metropolis witnessed heavy overnight showers that continued throughout the day.
With rains lashing parts of Mumbai since the early hours of Monday, the IMD has also predicted that the island city will continue to experience heavy showers on Monday. The weather agency has also issued an orange alert across various districts of Maharashtra, suggesting heavy rainfall.
IMD, while issuing a release on the latest weather forecast, has predicted that apart from Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg have also been issued orange alerts on 21 July. With heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted in all the above-mentioned districts, people have been advised to stay safe. The weather agency has also predicted strong and gusty winds along with thunderstorms across these districts.
The nowcast warning by the IMD was issued at 10:15 am on July 21 amid heavy rains in Mumbai. With the weather agency predicting moderate to intense spells of rain. Rain is very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Thane, Raigad, Mumbai, and Ratnagiri during the next 3-4 hours.
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