Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Forecast Across Maharashtra; Mumbai Yellow Alert
Mumbai and nearby areas are expecting more stormy weather.
The weather office has issued a yellow alert.
This means people should be careful because heavy rain and thunderstorms are possible.
Lightning and strong winds may happen in some places.
The forecast covers the next five days in Maharashtra.
Some areas could see flooding in local spots.
Roads and other transport services may be disrupted.
Farmers could also face problems because of the severe weather.
Dhule and Nandurbar have been named among the places at higher risk.
Mumbai and adjoining districts are under a yellow alert after an intense spell of rain.
The India Meteorological Department forecast thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds of 40-50 at isolated places.
A five-day forecast warns of intense rain, active thunderstorms and high-speed winds across several Maharashtra districts.
The weather may cause localised inundation, transport disruptions and agricultural stress in parts of Konkan, North Maharashtra and Central Maharashtra.
Dhule and Nandurbar face a warning for heavy to very heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds at isolated locations.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the forecast and alerts for people in Mumbai, adjoining districts and other parts of Maharashtra.
- What
- Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty or high-speed winds are forecast, with a yellow alert in Mumbai and adjoining districts.
- When
- The bulletin was issued on September 13 and covers a five-day forecast; rain was reported in parts of Mumbai on September 13.
- Where
- Mumbai, adjoining districts, Konkan, North Maharashtra, Central Maharashtra, Dhule, Nandurbar and the Nasik Ghats.
- Why
- The alert was issued because intense rain and thunderstorms could cause localised inundation, transport disruption and agricultural stress.
- Alert level
- Yellow alert for Mumbai and adjoining districts
- Forecast period
- Five days
- Weather risks
- Thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty or high-speed winds
- Wind speed
- Gusty winds of 40-50 at isolated places, according to the bulletin
- Most affected regions
- Konkan, North Maharashtra and Central Maharashtra
- Higher-risk districts
- Dhule and Nandurbar
- Possible impacts
- Localised inundation, disrupted transport networks and agricultural stress