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Maharashtra braces for continued heavy monsoon activity

Mumbai, June 28 (UNI) Maharashtra is experiencing one of its most active monsoon seasons in recent memory, with tomorrow expected to bring continued heavy rainfall across the state as the region settles deeper into peak monsoon activity.
The India Meteorological Department has issued multiple weather advisories as the state continues to grapple with an unusually intense monsoon that has already broken several rainfall records this year.
Mumbai will bear the brunt of tomorrow's weather system, with heavy rainfall expected to reach 22.6 mm accompanied by strong winds that will make umbrella usage challenging for residents venturing outdoors. The city's temperatures will remain moderate between 27°C and 28°C, providing some relief from typical summer heat, though humidity levels will remain high with visibility reduced to just 8.5 km due to thick cloud cover.
The extremely low UV index of 0.8 indicates minimal sun exposure as the monsoon clouds dominate the metropolitan region's skies.
In contrast, Pune will experience significantly milder conditions with patchy rain bringing only 0.9 mm of precipitation. The city continues to enjoy temperatures notably cooler than seasonal averages, ranging between 22°C to 24°C, making it one of the more comfortable locations across Maharashtra.
Pune has been experiencing temperatures 3.1°C below the seasonal average for June, reflecting the unusual cooling effect of this year's early and intense monsoon arrival.
The eastern regions of the state, particularly Nagpur and the broader Vidarbha region, will see partly cloudy skies with minimal rainfall of just 0.1 mm tomorrow. Temperatures in Nagpur will reach 33°C during the day before dropping to 26°C at night, showing a transitional weather pattern where the monsoon's influence remains less pronounced compared to western Maharashtra.
The IMD has maintained yellow alerts for Mumbai and the Konkan coast for both June 30 and July 1, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40-50 km/h. The coastal belt will continue receiving moderate to heavy rainfall ranging from 15-30 mm daily, while western Maharashtra, including Pune, will experience lighter but consistent rainfall with pleasant temperatures between 22-29°C.
The Vidarbha region will see mixed conditions with partly cloudy skies and intermittent showers, maintaining relatively higher daytime temperatures of 30-35°C.
This intense monsoon activity comes after Maharashtra experienced one of its earliest monsoon onsets in over a decade, arriving on 25 May 2025, which was 14 days ahead of the normal schedule.
The early arrival initially brought intense and unseasonal rainfall that led to significant impacts, including 34 fatalities reported by late May. After a brief pause in late May, the monsoon has regained momentum since mid-June as the northern limit of the monsoon has progressed significantly across the state.
The Maharashtra government has issued comprehensive travel advisories following recent monsoon-related incidents, including the tragic collapse of Kundmala bridge in Pune that claimed four lives. Authorities are temporarily closing dangerous spots until proper repairs and safety measures can be implemented.
The combination of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and poor visibility requires extra caution during travel, with residents advised to carry waterproof gear and avoid low-lying areas prone to waterlogging.
Agricultural communities across the state are also feeling the impact, with farmers across 21,500 hectares having already experienced crop damage due to unseasonal early rains. The damage has particularly affected banana and maize crops in Jalgaon and Nashik districts, highlighting the economic consequences of this year's erratic monsoon pattern.
As the week progresses, the weather pattern suggests consistent monsoon activity with intermittent heavy spells particularly affecting the Konkan coast and Western Ghats.
While temperature extremes are being moderated by monsoon clouds, the persistence and intensity of rainfall will remain the dominant weather feature as Maharashtra experiences what appears to be a particularly active monsoon season that continues to challenge both urban infrastructure and rural communities across the state.
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