Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and more Maharashtra districts to experience heavy rains: IMD's 5-day forecast, all you need to know

After heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of Maharashtra today, September 25, 2024, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for multiple districts across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a five-day district-wise forecast for Maharashtra from September 25 to September 29, 2024, highlighting the potential for extremely heavy rainfall in several districts. Here's a breakdown of the forecast:

Palghar
September 25-27 (Wednesday-Friday): The region is expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds at isolated places. The likelihood of these conditions occurring is categorised as "Very Likely."
September 28-29 (Saturday-Sunday): The rainfall is expected to moderate over the weekend, with the probability of moderate rain remaining very likely.

Thane
September 25-26 (Wednesday-Thursday): Extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, is predicted for Thane, with the probability being "Very Likely."
September 27 (Friday): Heavy rainfall persists with thunderstorms.
September 28-29 (Saturday-Sunday): Conditions ease into moderate rain over the weekend.

Mumbai
September 25-27 (Wednesday-Friday): Like Palghar and Thane, Mumbai will experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds until Friday.
September 28-29 (Saturday-Sunday): Rainfall intensity is expected to reduce, with moderate rain forecasted for the weekend.

Raigad
September 25-26 (Wednesday-Thursday): Extremely heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely, with the highest probability marked for these two days.
September 27 (Friday): Heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places, with thunderstorms continuing.
September 28-29 (Saturday-Sunday): Moderate rain is forecasted for the weekend, as the conditions ease.

Ratnagiri
September 25-26 (Wednesday-Thursday): Extremely heavy rainfall with thunderstorms is expected, with a "Very Likely" probability of occurrence.
September 27 (Friday): Rainfall intensity reduces to heavy rainfall at isolated places.
September 28-29 (Saturday-Sunday): Moderate rain is likely over the weekend.

The IMD has advised people in these regions to remain cautious and prepared for potential disruptions caused by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, including possible waterlogging, flooding, and transportation delays.