Under the influence of Cyclonic Storm `Montha`, Maharashtra`s Vidarbha region is very likely to receive moderate to heavy rain between October 28 and 30, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. It issued a `yellow` alert along with a forecast of heavy rainfall and thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, gusty winds with speeds reaching 40-50kmph in isolated places over Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal, Bhandara, Gondia and Nagpur.

Scientist Praveen Kumar (Regional Meteorological Centre, Nagpur) said the Cyclonic Storm `Montha` over southwest and adjoining areas of West central and Southeast Bay of Bengal had moved north-northwestwards, reported news agency PTI.