Maharashtra Weather Update: Heavy Showers in Konkan, Central Maharashtra, and Marathwada
Maharashtra Weather Update: Heavy Showers in Konkan, Central Maharashtra, and Marathwada
30 June 2024
Maharashtra is experiencing significant rainfall, with moderate to heavy showers reported across Konkan, Central Maharashtra, and Marathwada. The southwest monsoon has now covered 95% of the country, with only parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh still awaiting the monsoonal rains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that the monsoon will cover the entire country within the next two days, stabilize at the Himalayan base, and lead to intensified rains from July 5 to 6.
Recent Rainfall Patterns
In the last 24 hours, Vidarbha and Central Maharashtra recorded moderate rainfall, while Konkan and the Ghats experienced heavy showers. According to the IMD, these regions will continue to receive heavy to moderate rain until July 3.
Moderate rainfall is expected in Vidarbha, whereas Marathwada will see less rainfall due to unfavorable monsoon winds.
Rainfall Measurements Across Maharashtra
Here are the rainfall measurements recorded on Saturday across various regions in millimeters:
Konkan:
- Ratnagiri: 120
- Harne: 100
- Lanja: 98
- Pali: 94
- Mandangad: 89
- Rajapur: 80
- Matheran: 79
- Panvel: 77
- Mangaon: 77
- Mahad: 77
- Palghar: 76
- Chiplun: 67
- Mhasla: 66
- Roha and Ulhasnagar: 65
- Dapoli: 64
- Dahanu: 63
- Jawahar: 62
- Guhagar: 61
- Vikramgad and Shrivardhan: 60 each
- Talasari: 56
- Pen, Uran, and Vakvali: 55 each
- Savade and Kalyan: 53 each
- Murbad: 50
- Tala: 45
- Dodamarg: 45
- Ambernath: 44
- Poladpur: 43
- Karjat: 42
- Kankavali: 41
- Khalapur and Murud: 39
- Yaval: 85
- Mahabaleshwar: 79
- Bodwad: 75
- Gaganbawda: 72
- Shahuwadi: 59
- Amalner: 54
- Velhe: 49
- Lonavala: 44
- Radhanagari: 37
- Hersul: 28
- Palam: 20
- Sonpeth: 17
- Loha: 14
- Dharmabad: 12
- Hadgaon: 11
- Dhalegaon, Gangakhed, and Wasmat: 10 each
Other Regions:
- Gondia: 75
- Telhara: 41
- Buldana: 39
- Shegaon: 37
- Akot: 33
- Sangrampur: 31
- Jalgaon and Malkapur: 28
- Kamthi: 25
- Motala: 23
- Ambone: 144
- Koyna: 97
- Dungarwadi: 53
- Nabhra: 50
- Shirgaon: 45
- Davadi: 44
- Tamhini: 58
- Lonavala: 37
The southwest monsoon’s progression promises to bring much-needed relief and sustain agricultural activities, marking a critical period for the region’s farmers and residents.
