Heavy rains forecast in many parts of Maharashtra

Mumbai, June 20 (UNI) The Meteorological department has forecast heavy rains over Vidarbha during the next few days due to a well- marked low pressure over east-central and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal.

It is likely to concentrate into a depression by tomorrow and move in a west-northwesterly direction across Vidarbha and Madhya Maharashtra.

Under its influence, widespread rains are likely to hit Vidarbha during the next few days and the enhanced rainfall belt is likely to advance over the metropolis and rest of Maharashtra during June 23-26.

Meanwhile, the city recorded rainfall of 22 mm and 8 mm at Santacruz and Colaba, respectively in the last 24 hours.

According to the Met department, rains or thundershowers, accompanied by strong gusty winds, are expected to hit parts of the city and suburbs in the next 24 hours.

Rain or thundershowers are likely to occur at most places over Konkan and at a few places over Madhya Maharashtra and Marathawada regions. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to hit isolated places over North Konkan in the next 24 hours.

Further, moderate rainfall is likely to occur at a few places over South Madhya Maharashtra and Marathawada. Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur at a few places over North Madhya Maharashtra in the next 24 hours.

The Met department has also issued a warning to fishermen against venturing out into the high seas.

UNI