Maharashtra Weather Update: Red alert for rainfall in one district, many on orange alert for the next 48 hours
IMD has placed one district in Maharashtra on red alert for rainfall while many other districts are on orange and yellow alerts for rainfall and thunderstorms.
District on Red Alert
Satara district has been placed on red alert for extremely heavy rainfall today.
Districts on Orange Alert
Many districts have been placed on orange alert for very heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours. Here is the list along with dates on which the districts are placed on orange alert:
- Palghar/Thane – August 03
- Raigad – August 02-04
- Ratnagiri/Sindhudurg – August 01-03
- Nashik – August 03
- Pune – August 01-03
- Kolhapur – August 01-02
- Satara – August 03
The rest of the districts in Maharashtra that are on yellow and green alerts will experience light to moderate rains during August 01-03.
The recent spell of heavy rain last week led to flash floods in Pune, Kolhapur, and Sangli, with dams releasing water after reaching near full capacity, causing flooding in rivers and affecting local livelihoods. Currently, Pavana dam is 91 percent full, and water release from Amalpatti Dam is expected to increase. If the heavy rain continues, water may also be released from the Khadakwasla dam.
Pune Weather (City & ghats) : Pune City weather:Overcast,time to time moderate to intense spells of rain (poor visibility)overall Moderate rain very likely.Ghats of Pune dist(Red alert):Heavy to very heavy rain with isol extreme heavy rain very likely.Avoid visiting ghats.B safe. pic.twitter.com/rIcUEejyEH
— Anupam Kashyapi Never B Upset (@anupamkashyapi) August 2, 2024
According to Anupam Kashyapi, former IMD head of Pune, Pune’s weather will remain overcast with intermittent moderate to intense rain spells, leading to poor visibility and overall moderate rainfall. The Ghats of Pune district are under a red alert, expecting heavy to very heavy rain with isolated extreme heavy rain. Residents and travelers are advised to avoid visiting the ghats and stay safe.
