Weather patterns to change in Maharashtra, alert for rain and thunderstorms; farmers advised
- bySudha Saxena
- 20 Apr, 2026
Maharashtra Weather News: According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, on April 19, there may be a situation of storm in the Ghat area of Western Maharashtra, North Khandesh and South Marathwada.
The weather is set to change in many parts of Maharashtra. There are signs of a change in the weather in the coming days. Thunderstorms and rain are expected in the state between April 20th and 22nd. Cloudy skies and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon in the Ghat regions of Western Maharashtra, Khandesh, Marathwada, and parts of Vidarbha.
There will be lightning and strong winds
During this period, lightning, strong winds, and hailstorms are also possible in some areas. According to the Meteorological Department's forecast, thunderstorms are likely to develop in the Ghat regions of western Maharashtra, northern Khandesh, and southern Marathwada on April 19th, after noon.
Will it rain in these areas of Marathwada including Pune region?
According to the Meteorological Department, the impact of this rain is expected to be felt in more areas on April 20 and 21. Rain accompanied by thunderstorms is also possible in the southern Marathwada region, including the Pune region, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar region, and the Amravati region of Vidarbha. However, there are indications that the area and intensity of this rain will decrease slightly on April 22.
Agriculture Department appeals to farmers
The Agriculture Department has urged farmers to plan their agricultural operations based on the weather and take immediate steps to protect their crops.
The department has urged farmers to protect harvested crops, plan their farming activities based on the weather, and take necessary precautions to protect crops from storms and hailstorms.
Farmers advised not to keep agricultural produce in the open
Apart from this, it has also been advised not to keep agricultural produce, vegetables and other harvested products in the open, so that losses can be avoided in case of sudden bad weather .
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