Updated on September 11, 2015 2:25 PM (IST): Maharashtra continues to get good Monsoon showers for 2nd consecutive day
Several parts of Maharashtra continue to witness good Monsoon showers for the second consecutive day on Thursday. During last 24 hours, several places have recorded moderate showers. While, one or two places recorded heavy rainfall.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, cyclonic circulation in Arabian Sea and adjoining Konkan region has kept the Southwest Monsoon active over the state.
Ratnagiri has recorded whopping 137 mm of rain in span of 24 hours from 8: 30 am on Thursday. Meanwhile, Mumbai that has been witnessing prolong dry spell also received moderate showers with 34 mm of rain.
As per the forecast by Skymet, rain will continue for next 3-4 days. However, intensity will be more on Konkan region inclusive of Coastal Maharashtra followed by Marathwada. Madhya Maharashtra will only receive scattered light rain but Vidarbha will be mainly dry.
This good spell has also pulled down the rainfall deficiency across the state. As on September 10, Marathwada is rain deficient by 45%, Madhya Maharashtra at 40% and Vidarbha region at 18%.
Let us have a look at the rainfall figures recorded in span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Thursday.
Updated on September 10, 2015 1:25 PM (IST): Rain-deficit Maharashtra receives heavy Monsoon showers
Heavy Monsoon showers lashed several parts of rain-deficit state of Maharashtra on Wednesday. Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra and Konkan region recorded moderate to heavy showers during last 24 hours. While, Vidarbha region received rain with reduced intensity.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, several weather systems around Maharashtra are affecting the weather over the western state. An east-west trough is extending from cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal up to Coastal Maharashtra. This trough has given rise to the wind shear which has enhanced the rain activity over the region.
Meanwhile, another trough is running from Madhya Maharashtra region to Lakshadweep Islands that is also influencing the intensity of rain.
As per Skymet's forecast, moderate to heavy showers will continue over the state including cities such as Mumbai during next 24 hours. Monsoon showers will continue for next 4 to 5 days thereafter but with varying intensity.
This spell of rain will bring down the rain deficiency substantially, which earlier has been as high as 50%. As on September 09, Marathwada is rain deficient by 48% followed by Madhya Maharashtra at 42% and Vidarbha region at 17%.
Let us have a look at the rainfall figures recorded in span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Wednesday.
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