An orange alert indicating heavy downpour in Mumbai and Thane has been issued from Saturday to Monday, and the forecast also suggests that Pune will face moderate to heavy rain from September 28 to 29. The forecast overlaps with Navratri dandiya celebrations, raising concerns of possible disruptions.
Raigad has been placed under a red alert on Sunday, indicating extremely heavy rainfall, while the IMD has issued an orange alert for Palghar on Sunday and Monday, forecasting heavy rain. The weather bureau stated that the increased rainfall is due to a low-pressure system that has developed over the Bay of Bengal.
Heavy Rainfall to Hit Parts of Maharashtra Amid Low-Pressure System
Parts of Maharashtra are expected to experience cloudy skies and increased rainfall between Friday and Satur