Weather Update: Heavy Rains To Lash Maharashtra, Yellow Alert For Ghat Areas In Pune, Raigad, Satara

The IMD’s latest forecast indicates heavy rain in districts such as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Parbhani, Latur, and Dharashiv. Light rain is predicted in Beed district, while rain warnings have been issued for Akola, Amravati, Nagpur, Buldhana, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli districts of Vidarbha. 

Mumbai, suburbs, and Navi Mumbai can expect rain, with residents advised to prepare for heavy downpours and potential disruptions.

Last week’s heavy rains filled dams, alleviating drinking water concerns, but severely damaged Kharif crops, sparking demands for compensation from farmers. Baliraja Janshakti Party has sought immediate compensation and panchnama (assessment) of crop losses.

The monsoon alert has heightened concerns among farmers, who are already reeling from previous crop losses. The government’s response to their demands will be crucial in mitigating their distress.