The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall across the Konkan and Vidarbha regions over the next five days from June 24. Heavy to very heavy rain is also expected in Marathwada. Though Vidarbha received comparatively less rainfall initially, the intensity is expected to increase.
Several districts in the Konkan region, including Pune and Raigad, received intense rainfall on Tuesday morning, June 24. Pune has witnessed continuous heavy rains for the past two days, while Raigad experienced downpours accompanied by strong winds since last night. Talukas such as Alibaug, Murud, Pen, Mangaon and Roha reported waterlogging in low-lying areas. An orange alert has been issued for Raigad district, and residents have been advised to remain vigilant.
Since the onset of the monsoon, various parts of the state have experienced persistent rain. Heavy rain warnings have been issued for Ratnagiri, Raigad, and Sindhudurg in Konkan, and for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar. Mumbai has seen intermittent heavy showers over the last two to three days. On Monday, IMD’s Colaba and Santacruz observatories each recorded 6 mm of rainfall between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. The IMD has issued a high tide warning for the period from 24 to 28 June, during which the sea is expected to experience high waves daily. High tides refer to waves exceeding 4.5 metres in height. The highest tide is expected on 26 June.
In Nandurbar district, the hilly areas have begun receiving heavy rainfall again after a two-day lull, particularly in the Satpura range. Small rivers are now swollen, posing risks of flooding.
In a tragic incident, a biker was swept away while trying to cross the Dogkonda bridge over the Curli River in Vasoli village, located in the Mangaon valley of Kudal taluka, as water overflowed due to heavy rains in the Sahyadri belt. The two youths were en route to Shivapur from Mangaon on a two-wheeler when they attempted to cross the flooded bridge at night. One of them was swept away, while the other managed to survive. Despite efforts by local villagers to search for the missing biker, he could not be found.