The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of Maharashtra and Goa due to a low-pressure area forming over the east-central Arabian Sea, close to the Konkan and Goa coasts. The system is expected to intensify, with the possibility of developing into a depression, and potentially even a cyclonic storm, depending on evolving weather conditions, reported Business Standard.
A red alert has been issued for Goa through Sunday, May 25, following heavy rainfall in the region. On Thursday, Panjim in North Goa recorded 9 cm of rain. Persistent showers are forecast over the coming days for Goa, Konkan, coastal Karnataka, and Kerala.
In response, Goa’s disaster management authorities have placed emergency services on high alert. Control rooms are operational round the clock in both North and South Goa to respond to any incidents.
Mumbai has been placed under an orange alert for May 23 and 24, with predictions of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds reaching up to 60 kmph. Raigad and Ratnagiri districts are under a red alert on Friday, with expectations of extremely heavy downpours. Orange alerts have also been issued for Thane, Palghar, Sindhudurg, and the ghat regions of Pune and Satara.
Light showers were recorded in Mumbai on Friday, with overcast skies prevailing throughout the day. In Thane district, severe waterlogging and road damage on the Bhiwandi-Wada stretch caused major traffic disruptions. Road conditions worsened due to ongoing construction and newly formed potholes triggered by the rain.
Meanwhile, in the national capital, the IMD has forecast light rain and thunderstorms for Friday. Wind speeds may reach 40–50 kmph, with isolated gusts up to 60 kmph. Dust storms are also likely during the evening or night hours.
Authorities across affected regions are closely monitoring developments, particularly the potential intensification of the system into a cyclonic storm, and have urged citizens to stay updated with official weather bulletins.
