India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that parts of Maharashtra, including Konkan, and Goa will be witnessing light to moderate rainfall from November 23 to November 27, stated a report in PTI. According to the report, a senior official explained that this weather pattern is expected due to the influence of robust easterly winds. It is pertinent to note that Mumbai and its adjoining districts are part of Konkan administrative division.

Head of the weather forecasting division of IMD Pune, Anupam Kashyapi was quoted as saying, "Because of strong easterly waves, rains are very likely to occur over Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. Light to moderate rains may occur in these areas from November 23 to 27."