The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds over the next 24 hours.

According to the weather forecasting agency, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph at isolated places.