During the last, two to three days heavy to extremely heavy rains were witnessed by Konkan & Goa region. Places such as Harnai, Mahabaleshwar, Dahanu, Ratnagiri, Mumbai, and Thane recorded three digit rains.
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In fact, Mumbai recorded highest rainfall of the decade for the month of September. Moderate to heavy showers were also observed in Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and parts of Vidarbha. As per Skymet Weather, a cyclonic circulation was persisting over North Madhya Maharashtra and adjoining North Konkan and Goa region.
In addition to this, an offshore trough was running from South Gujarat to Karnataka. These weather systems were responsible for the hefty rains which occurred during the past two days.
In the last 24 hours, from 8.30 am on Wednesday, Alibag recorded heavy rain to the tune of 108 mm, Thane 94 mm, Harnai 89 mm, Colaba Observatory In Mumbai recorded 76 mm and Santacruz Observatory 63 mm of rains. Pune, Ratnagiri, Ahmadnagar, Vengurla also observed light intensity Monsoon showers.
At present, the offshore trough has weakened and the cyclonic circulation has shifted over Gujarat and therefore, we expect only light to moderate rains to continue over Konkan and Goa including Mumbai.
Click the image below to see the live lightning and thunderstorm across Maharashtra
Light to very light rain may also occur over remaining parts of the state. It is anticipated that South Madhya Maharashtra, may also receive light to moderate spells during the next two to three days, wherein places such as Sangli, Satara, and Kolhapur will record Monsoon rains.
Pune might also record very light rain or thundershowers and thereafter, the weather will once again go dry.
Weather is likely to remain pleasant over Mumbai and other districts of Konkan and Goa region during the next 24 hours. Thereafter, temperatures will once again start rising, leading warm and humid conditions.
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