Pune, Oct. 28 -- Widespread rainfall is likely across most parts of Maharashtra over the next 48 hours, attributed to a low-pressure area over the Arabian Sea and the formation of Cyclone Montha over the Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today.

During this period, wind speeds may reach 40-50 km per hour, and high waves are likely in the sea. The IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea until conditions improve.

Moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds is expected in Mumbai, the Konkan coast, and Goa. Pune, Satara, Kolhapur, Solapur, Sangli, Ahmednagar, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are also likely to experience moderate rain with strong winds. In Marathwada, the IMD has predicted cloudy weather...