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Orange Alert for Heavy Rain in Vidarbha; Rainfall Intensity Set to Increase Across the State – IMD Forecast
Mumbai, August 23, 2026
Rainfall intensity is likely to pick up again in Maharashtra due to an active weather system in the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'Orange Alert' for heavy rainfall in three districts of the Vidarbha region on Sunday.
Where is the Orange Alert in effect today?
The Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall for the districts of Bhandara, Gondia, and Gadchiroli. These areas are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Where is the Yellow Alert in effect?
Additionally, a 'Yellow Alert' for thunderstorms and rain has been issued for the following areas:
Nagpur, Wardha, Chandrapur
Hingoli, Nanded, Latur
Pune Ghat region, Satara Ghat region, and Kolhapur Ghat region
The Meteorological Department has forecast rain accompanied by gusty winds in parts of these regions.
What precautions should be taken?
The Meteorological Department has urged citizens to exercise caution. Residents of the Vidarbha and Ghat regions, in particular, are advised to avoid unnecessary travel. Authorities have been instructed to remain alert, as water levels in rivers and streams are likely to rise.
Rainfall intensity is expected to increase across the state over the coming days due to the active weather system. For the latest updates, citizens are advised to check the Meteorological Department's official website or mobile app.
Mumbai, August 23, 2026
Rainfall intensity is likely to pick up again in Maharashtra due to an active weather system in the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'Orange Alert' for heavy rainfall in three districts of the Vidarbha region on Sunday.
Where is the Orange Alert in effect today?
The Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall for the districts of Bhandara, Gondia, and Gadchiroli. These areas are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Where is the Yellow Alert in effect?
Additionally, a 'Yellow Alert' for thunderstorms and rain has been issued for the following areas:
Nagpur, Wardha, Chandrapur
Hingoli, Nanded, Latur
Pune Ghat region, Satara Ghat region, and Kolhapur Ghat region
The Meteorological Department has forecast rain accompanied by gusty winds in parts of these regions.
What precautions should be taken?
The Meteorological Department has urged citizens to exercise caution. Residents of the Vidarbha and Ghat regions, in particular, are advised to avoid unnecessary travel. Authorities have been instructed to remain alert, as water levels in rivers and streams are likely to rise.
Rainfall intensity is expected to increase across the state over the coming days due to the active weather system. For the latest updates, citizens are advised to check the Meteorological Department's official website or mobile app.
Rainfall intensity is likely to pick up again in Maharashtra due to an active weather system in the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'Orange Alert' for heavy rainfall in three districts of the Vidarbha region on Sunday.
Where is the Orange Alert in effect today?
The Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall for the districts of Bhandara, Gondia, and Gadchiroli. These areas are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Where is the Yellow Alert in effect?
Additionally, a 'Yellow Alert' for thunderstorms and rain has been issued for the following areas:
Nagpur, Wardha, Chandrapur
Hingoli, Nanded, Latur
Pune Ghat region, Satara Ghat region, and Kolhapur Ghat region
The Meteorological Department has forecast rain accompanied by gusty winds in parts of these regions.
What precautions should be taken?
The Meteorological Department has urged citizens to exercise caution. Residents of the Vidarbha and Ghat regions, in particular, are advised to avoid unnecessary travel. Authorities have been instructed to remain alert, as water levels in rivers and streams are likely to rise.
Rainfall intensity is expected to increase across the state over the coming days due to the active weather system. For the latest updates, citizens are advised to check the Meteorological Department's official website or mobile app.
