Mumbai, Jul 12: The latest IMD reports suggest that Maharashtra is expected to witness some intense rainfall activity this week. However, it doesn't seem at least for now that the rain would exceed the wrath of heavy rainfall that the northern and Himalayan states are experiencing presently.

 

 

 

 

According to reports, the other than the Monsoon system, another off-shore trough extends between the South Maharashtra and North Kerala coasts, whereas a cyclonic circulation lies over Northeast Rajasthan and adjoining Northwest Madhya Pradesh. These systems are expected to ensure the rainy spell across Maharashtra that will continue over the next few days.

 

 

 

 

 

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light or moderate widespread rainfall with isolated heavy showers (64.5 mm-115.5 mm) are likely to continue over Konkan and Goa until Sunday, July 16. Similar rainfall intensities are expected over the ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra between Friday to Sunday (July 14-16). In the meantime, scattered showers and thunderstorms have been forecast over the region.

 

 

The IMD has issued a yellow watch across all subdivisions of the state until the end of this week. District-level yellow watches have been placed across Palghar, Nashik, Dhule, Jalagaon, Aurangabad, Jalna, Nanded, Beed and Hingoli for the forecast period. Additionally, light to moderate flash flood risk will prevail over a few watersheds and neighbourhoods of Konkan and Goa during the next 24 hours. Surface runoff or inundation may also occur at some fully saturated soils and low-lying areas. Fishermen have been advised against venturing into sea until Sunday owing to squally winds and possible rough sea conditions.

 

 

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