The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had some interesting news to share on Tuesday. They went ahead and issued an orange alert for Pune, Satara, Sangli, and a bunch of other places in Maharashtra. What does this mean, you ask? Well, brace yourself for some heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorm, and lightning on May 20. Sounds like a wild day ahead, doesn’t it?
According to the IMD, Maharashtra is in for a treat with heavy rainfall, thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds at isolated spots. Specifically, the weather department has its eyes on Pune, Ghats of Pune, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Latur, and Dharashiv districts. It’s like Mother Nature is about to throw a party, and everyone is invited to experience the chaos.
But wait, there’s more! The IMD Mumbai also chimed in with a nowcast warning around 4:30 pm on May 20. They mentioned that thunderstorms, lightning, and intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching up to 60 kmph might crash the party in districts like Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg in the next 3-4 hours. Talk about adding some drama to the scene!
And it’s not just limited to a few places. The IMD has spread the fun across Maharashtra with warnings for thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate spells of rain in districts like Pune, Ahmednagar, Satara, Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur, Osmanabad, Latur, Nanded, Aurangabad, and Raigad. It’s like a domino effect of weather madness taking over the state.
For those in Thane, Nashik, Jalna, Beed, Hingoli, Parbhani, and Mumbai, don’t feel left out. The weather alert also includes you with a prediction of thunderstorms, lightning, light rain, and gusty winds at speeds of 40-50 kmph in the next 3-4 hours. It’s like a rollercoaster ride where you never know what’s coming next.
The IMD Mumbai has a piece of advice for everyone – take precautions before stepping out. It’s like a friendly reminder to pack your umbrella, raincoat, and maybe a boat, just in case. You never know when the weather decides to play games with you.
Looking ahead, a cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast by May 21. Brace yourselves for some more excitement as heavy rain, stormy conditions, and gusty winds plan to crash the party in South Konkan and Mumbai between May 21 and 24. It’s like the weather is on a mission to keep everyone on their toes.
As if that wasn’t enough, a yellow alert has been issued for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) from May 20 to 24. Thunderstorms, lightning, moderate rainfall, and gusty winds at speeds of 40 to 50 kmph are on the menu for MMR. It’s like a never-ending cycle of weather surprises waiting to unfold.
So, folks, buckle up and stay tuned to official weather updates. It looks like the weather gods are in a playful mood, and they’re about to put on a show for everyone to witness. Stay safe, stay dry, and enjoy the ride because Mother Nature sure knows how to keep things interesting.
