Monsoon knocking on the doors of Maharashtra and Goa, onset in 3-4 days
The Southwest Monsoon is on its way to enter Maharashtra and Goa within the next 3-4 days. As of June 3rd, the monsoon had advanced into several regions, including central Arabian Sea, Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, parts of Telangana, and parts of the Westcentral and Northwest Bay of Bengal.
Monsoon Progress and Predictions
The current Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) extends through 15.5°N/60°E, 15.5°N/65°E, 15°N/70°E, Honnavar, Ballari, Kurnool, Narsapur 17°N/85°E, 19.5°N/88°E 21.5°N/90°E, 23°N/89.5°E and Islampur.
Conditions remain favorable for the further advance of the Southwest Monsoon into the remaining parts of the central Arabian Sea, Karnataka, and into southern Maharashtra and Goa. Additionally, it is expected to cover the remaining areas of Rayalaseema, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, southern Chhattisgarh, and South Odisha over the next 4-5 days.
Increase in rainfall activity over parts of Maharashtra
Due to gradual strengthening of westerlies and associated moisture incursion, a gradual increase in rainfall activity is expected over parts of Maharashtra during next 4-5 days. Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph are very likely to occur over the region during the above period.
Due to these conditions, most districts in Maharashtra have been put on alert for thunderstorms, rain, and lightning. Authorities are advising caution and preparedness for the incoming weather changes.
