Under the influence of Cyclonic Storm 'Montha', Maharashtra's Vidarbha region is very likely to receive moderate to heavy rain between October 28 and 30, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. It issued a 'yellow' alert along with a forecast of heavy rainfall and thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, gusty winds with speeds reaching 40-50kmph in isolated places over Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal, Bhandara, Gondia and Nagpur.

Scientist Praveen Kumar (Regional Meteorological Centre, Nagpur) said the Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' over southwest and adjoining areas of West central and Southeast Bay of Bengal had moved north-northwestwards, reported news agency PTI.