Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aug. 6 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Marathwada, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning, moderate-to-heavy rainfall, and gusty winds from August 6-7 continuing through August 9.
Isolated heavy showers are specifically predicted for August 6-7, signalling a break from recent weak monsoon activity.
This weather shift stems from moisture incursion from the southwest Bay of Bengal and an upper air cyclonic circulation, intensifying thunderstorm activity across Maharashtra's interior. The storms will feature 30-40 kmph winds and lightning strikes, with high humidity levels despite moderate temperatures.
The rains offer critical relief to six rain-deficient Marathwada ...