Thu, 29 Oct, 2026, 08:04 am
Reported by Mid-day
A weather bulletin stated that light rain was likely in parts of Maharashtra. File Pic
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted light rain in Mumbai and its adjoining areas. A yellow alert was issued for parts of Maharashtra.
In its weather bulletin, the IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, rainfall and gusty winds in several parts of Maharashtra, with unsettled weather expected across Konkan, north Maharashtra, Marathwada, western Maharashtra and Vidarbha.
According to the IMD, isolated areas of some districts may experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds. Wind speeds of 30-40 kmph are forecast in several districts, while some parts of Vidarbha may experience gusts of 40-50 kmph.
Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are likely to receive light rainfall on Thursday. Raigad and Ratnagiri may experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rain and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places, the weather department stated.
