Mumbai, May 25 -- A red alert was issued for the South Konkan districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg on Saturday as a depression system crossed near Ratnagiri and Dapoli, bringing heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds.

According to Shubhangi A Bhute, Scientist at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), "the depression brought heavy to very heavy rainfall to several regions in Maharashtra. The weather office also alerted coastal districts and warned fishermen against venturing into the sea due to rough conditions."

The IMD said, "A red alert has been given to South Konkan.Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, looking at the depression which has already crossed between Ratnagiri and Dapoli."

The red alert indicated the possibility of ext...