🚨 #RainfallAlert: Severe Weather Hits Goa and Maharashtra – What You Need to Know

As monsoon winds pick up momentum across the west coast of India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Rainfall Alert for Goa and multiple districts across Maharashtra. A developing low-pressure system in the East Central Arabian Sea is behind this uptick in weather activity, bringing intense downpours and sparking red and orange alerts across the Konkan region.

🌧️ What’s Happening?

According to IMD, a low-pressure system has formed off the North Karnataka-Goa coast, and it’s expected to intensify into a depression. Though a cyclone has not formed yet, meteorologists are monitoring conditions closely, as the system could evolve further.

This weather development has already brought heavy rainfall to the region. On Thursday, Panjim in North Goa recorded 9 cm of rain, and forecasts suggest even more significant precipitation is on the way.

🔴 Red Alert in Goa – Till May 25

Goa is under a red alert until Sunday, May 25, signaling extremely heavy rainfall that may cause waterlogging, disruption of transport, and potential flooding in low-lying areas.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured citizens via social media that the State Disaster Management Authority is fully operational with 24×7 control rooms in both North and South Goa.

🟠 Orange & 🔴 Red Alerts Across Maharashtra

• Mumbai: Orange alert on May 23–24 for heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and winds reaching 50–60 km/h.
• Raigad & Ratnagiri: Red alert for extremely heavy rainfall.
• Thane, Palghar, Sindhudurg, Pune Ghats & Satara Ghats: Orange alert for heavy downpours and gusty conditions.

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🌦️ What You Should Do

• Stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.
• Keep emergency supplies (food, water, torch, power bank) ready.
• Avoid coastal or ghat areas vulnerable to landslides or flash floods.
• Stay updated via official IMD bulletins or local disaster management alerts.

🛑 Final Thoughts

This Rainfall Alert is a clear sign of the changing weather pattern in the region as we approach the monsoon season. The low-pressure system could further intensify, so it’s crucial for residents across Goa, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and surrounding districts to remain alert, cautious, and informed.

Stay safe, and follow this space for more updates on the developing situation.