From last many days, Maharashtra was witnessing very light rains with isolated moderate spells in parts. However, now, the weather of Maharashtra has taken a U-turn and during the last 24 hours, heavy to very heavy rains were observed over the Vidarbha region.
While, Marathwada, Konkan & Goa and Madhya Maharashtra regions also recorded some light to moderate spells. In fact, the weather has now turned pleasant and comfortable over the entire state of Maharashtra.
In a span of last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Friday, Nagpur 142 mm, Wardha 43.2 mm, Amaravati 39 mm, Gondia 37.4 mm,Vengurla 25 mm, Yeotmal 19 mm, Akola 17.6 mm, Jalgoan 16.4 mm, Chandrapur 14.4 mm, Harnai 9.4 mm, Dahanu 8.1 mm, Ahmednagar 7.6 mm, Buldhana and Malegaon 5 mm, Mumbai and Pune 3.8 mm, Parbhani 2.8 mm, Aurangabad 2.1 mm and Alibag 1.6 mm.
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These weather conditions can be attributed to a low-pressure area which is seen over Odisha and adjoining areas. An upper air cyclonic circulation which is seen extending over the region and is likely to shift southwestwards. This system is then likely to move further in a Westerly direction. Due to these weather systems, Monsoon rain and thundershowers are expected to continue over several districts of Maharashtra including cities such as Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Akola, Sholapur, Sangli, Latur, Chandrapur and Parbhani.
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Furthermore, the rainfall intensity is likely to increase over Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada regions during the next 24 to 48 hours. Also, the rainfall activities will increase along the coastal belt of Maharashtra. Though this increment in rains will be for a short duration of time. However, due to the Monsoon surge along the West Coast, Mumbai will settle with a few spells of moderate showers.
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