Maharashtra Rain : It has been raining continuously in Maharashtra for the past few days. This is how the crisis of rain has increased. The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in 18 states of the country including Maharashtra. Citizens have been urged to be careful as two crises will hit Maharashtra at the same time.
What exactly is a ‘dual climate crisis’?
As explained by the Meteorological Department, Maharashtra is currently being affected by two different geographical and climatic conditions at the same time, which is being termed as a ‘double crisis’. The first reason for this is the low pressure area created in the Arabian Sea. Due to this, high speed monsoon winds coming from the sea towards the land are hitting the coast of the state.
Another reason is that a large rain line has formed along the coast, which is keeping these clouds at bay. Due to the combination of these two things, all the thick clouds coming from the sea are stuck on the ghats of Konkan and Sahyadri. Consequently, on one side the coastal areas (Mumbai, Thane, Konkan) There is torrential rain and flooding, while on the other side hilly areas (Ghats of Pune, Nashik) The ravines are collapsing due to heavy rains. It is called a double crisis as it has to deal with two crises of flood and landslide at the same time. Maharashtra Rain
Big warning to 18 states of the country
As per the release by India Meteorological Department (IMD), Monsoon has become extremely active in the country. Due to strong steamy winds coming from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, the weather in the country has changed rapidly, a total of 18 states including Maharashtra have been on high alert for heavy to very heavy rain. This warning mainly covers Maharashtra’s neighboring Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka These states include Apart from this, heavy rainfall has also been predicted in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Many states are expected to witness gale force winds along with lightning and systems have been ordered to be alert. Maharashtra Rain
High alert for ghats and coast of Maharashtra
The intensity of rainfall has increased tremendously in the Konkan coast of Maharashtra and the ghat areas of western Maharashtra. Record rainfall has been recorded in Lonavla, Mahabaleshwar and Ghat areas of Nashik. Due to the occurrence of landslides in this area, the administration has diverted the traffic in the ghat to other routes. Maharashtra Rain
Where will the rainfall be highest in the next 24 hours?
According to the forecast given by the Meteorological Department, during the next 24 hours over the Konkan coast of Maharashtra (Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad) and the Ghats of western Maharashtra. Rainfall will be maximum. An ‘Orange Alert’ has been issued for these areas and there is a possibility of very heavy rain at some places. Also, some districts of Vidarbha and Marathwada will experience heavy rain with lightning. Citizens have been warned not to step out of their homes unnecessarily and to be vigilant in riverside areas. Maharashtra Rain
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