Maharashtra is set to experience a mix of heatwave conditions and changing weather patterns until April 21, 2026, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting thunderstorms, gusty winds and rainfall in several districts.
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According to the latest IMD forecast issued on April 17, heatwave conditions are likely to continue in districts such as Dhule, Jalgaon, Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Solapur, Satara and parts of Marathwada and Vidarbha, particularly during the daytime. Authorities have advised residents to take precautions against extreme heat, especially during peak afternoon hours.
Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are expected to remain largely dry over the next few days, according to IMD chart shared in PDF. However, light rain and thundershowers are likely to develop in Mumbai and surrounding areas by April 21. Raigad and parts of the Konkan region may witness light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph.
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In western Maharashtra, including Pune, Kolhapur and Satara, dry conditions are expected initially, followed by increasing chances of thunderstorms and moderate rainfall from April 19 onwards, as per IMD forecast. Similar weather activity is forecasted in the ghat regions.
Marathwada districts such as Nanded, Latur, Parbhani and Beed are likely to experience heatwave conditions on Saturday (April 18) and Sunday (April 19), with a later shift towards thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall on April 20 and 21
Vidarbha is also expected to see fluctuating weather. While some districts may continue to face heatwave conditions, others could experience thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds later in the week.