So, like, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is all like, “Yo, Maharashtra, listen up! From May 19 to 25, you’re gonna be getting some heavy rainfall, so be prepared, okay?” Apparently, there’s gonna be this low-pressure area forming over the east-central Arabian Sea near the Karnataka coast around May 22, which is gonna mess with the weather in Maharashtra and bring in more rain next week.

The IMD is all about warning people about potential flooding and stuff in low-lying areas during this time. They’re like, “Hey, look out for that water, it might come up to your ankles or something.” They’re also saying that the Konkan region and some parts of central Maharashtra might see some really heavy rain in certain spots during this period.

Starting on Saturday, these areas are gonna experience some thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds blowing at like 40 to 50 km/h. IMD is also talking about rough sea conditions, so if you’re a fisherman along the south Maharashtra-Goa coast, they’re advising you to stay on land on May 19 and 20. The wind is gonna be blowing pretty strong at 35 to 45 km/h, with gusts up to 55 km/h along the south Konkan and Goa coasts.

So, what’s the deal with all this rain, you ask? Well, the IMD is saying that there could be some localized flooding in urban areas, trees might fall down, buildings might get damaged, and transportation services could be disrupted. Oh, and don’t forget about the crops – they might get messed up too because of all that water.

The IMD is telling people to stay updated on the latest weather info on their website, you know, just to be safe. They’re also saying to avoid waterlogged areas and not to hang out under trees when there are thunderstorms. And if your house is falling apart, maybe do something about it before it falls on your head.

Farmers, listen up! IMD is saying to harvest your crops ASAP because there might be some crazy weather coming your way. And hey, guess what? The Southwest Monsoon is already making moves over some parts of the Arabian Sea, Maldives, and other places. IMD is thinking it might keep moving forward in the next few days, so watch out for more rain!

If you wanna stay updated on all this wild weather stuff, check out the IMD website and keep an eye on what’s going on. And hey, if you want more news updates, subscribe to Mid-day’s WhatsApp channel. Stay dry, folks!