Maharashtra Rain Alert: IMD Issues Thunderstorm Warning for Pune, Vidarbha and Marathwada; Gadchiroli on Orange Alert
The IMD has issued rain and thunderstorm alerts across several Maharashtra districts from October 27 to 30. Gadchiroli faces an orange alert on Wednesday, while Nagpur, Wardha, Gondia, Nanded, Hingoli and Jalna may experience rainfall and lightning. Pune, Satara, Kolhapur and their ghat regions are also likely to witness unsettled weather.
Pune, October 27, 2026: Maharashtra is likely to witness a fresh spell of unseasonal rainfall this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing weather alerts for several districts across Vidarbha, Marathwada and western Maharashtra.
Thunderstorms, lightning, moderate rainfall and gusty winds are expected in isolated areas between Tuesday and Friday. Gadchiroli is likely to experience comparatively intense weather conditions, with an orange alert issued for Wednesday, October 28.
The forecast comes after a prolonged dry spell in parts of Vidarbha and Marathwada, where water shortages have raised concerns among residents and farmers.
Gadchiroli on Orange Alert; Nagpur, Wardha and Gondia Under Watch
According to the forecast, Gadchiroli may experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and light to moderate rainfall on Tuesday. Wind speeds could reach 40–50 kmph in some areas.
Weather activity is expected to intensify on Wednesday, when the district will be under an orange alert. A yellow alert is forecast for Thursday.
Nagpur, Wardha and Gondia may also witness thunderstorms and rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday.
Rain Likely in Nanded, Hingoli and Jalna
Parts of Marathwada are also expected to receive rainfall after experiencing an extended period of dry weather.
The IMD has issued yellow alerts for Nanded and Hingoli for Wednesday, October 28, warning of thunderstorms and lightning at isolated locations.
Jalna is likely to experience similar conditions on Thursday, October 29.
Pune and Western Maharashtra May Witness Thunderstorms
Western Maharashtra is also included in the weather forecast, with Pune, Satara and Kolhapur likely to experience unsettled conditions.
Satara and Kolhapur, particularly their ghat regions, may receive thunderstorms and rainfall between Wednesday and Friday.
Ratnagiri could experience light to moderate showers, while Nashik and its surrounding ghat areas may receive rainfall from Thursday.
Residents are advised to remain cautious during thunderstorms, avoid sheltering beneath trees during lightning and follow official weather updates.
The IMD's district-level alerts may be revised depending on changing atmospheric conditions.