Maharashtra Weather update Thunderstorm with light rainfall in parts of Vidarbha today says IMD

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday evening predicted thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places over Washim and Yavatmal districts of Maharashtra's Vidarbha. The department also said that these areas may experience gusty winds with speed reaching up to 30-40 Kmph.

Meanwhile, Brahmapuri recorded highest temperture in the state today with mercury reaching up to 46.5 degree celsius. Other regions of the Vidarbha like Nagpur, Akola, Chandrapur and others witnessed temperatures beyond 40 degree celsius The lowest was recorded in Mahabaleshwar at 18.5 degree celsius, said the IMD.

State capital Mumbai was recorded at a modest temperature of 35.1 degree celsius.

Weather update: Once monsoon arrives in Kerala, will take 8-10 days to cover Maharashtra, says IMD

Director of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai, Sunil Kamble said the monsoon will take eight to ten days to cover Maharashtra after arriving in Kerala. Sunil Kamble said that the monsoon is expected to reach Kerala in the next 24 hours, reported news agency ANI.

"If you talk about Mumbai, the temperature range of Mumbai is 35-36 degrees centigrade. And for the summer season, these are quite normal temperatures. But because of the high humidity, like 80% to 90% humidity is there. That's why even at 35 percent-36 percent centigrade, we are getting the feel of 40 degrees. And if you look in and around Maharashtra, the temperature range is between 38 percent and 40 percent centigrade...," Kamble told ANI.

Weather Update: Rainfall predicted in parts of Andhra Pradesh from May 30 to June 3

The India Meteorological Department on Thursday has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in parts of Andhra Pradesh for five days from May 30, reported PTI.

Rainfall accompanied by strong winds is expected to occcur in parts of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) and Rayalaseema.

Winds up to speeds of 40 km per hour (kmph) have been forecast, according to a Meteorological department release.

Besides thunderstorms, the department predicted heavy rain in parts of Rayalaseema on June 2, said the PTI report.

Meanwhile, a Met department official noted that the Southwest Monsoon has set in over Kerala and advanced into most parts of Northeast India on Thursday.