Maharashtra Weather Alert: Rain, Thunderstorms, Hailstorms & Gusty Winds Forecast Across Most Districts in First Week of May – IMD Issues Yellow & Orange Alerts
IMD issues widespread weather alerts across Maharashtra for thunderstorms, gusty winds, and hailstorms in early May
Maharashtra Weather News: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted turbulent and highly unpredictable weather across Maharashtra in the first week of May 2025. From May 2 to May 6 (Day 1 to Day 6), nearly every district in the state is under some form of weather alert—either Yellow or Orange—due to the likelihood of thunderstorms, gusty winds, and even hailstorms in some areas.
🚨 Weather Alerts in Effect Across Maharashtra
According to the IMD, districts are under varying levels of alerts, indicating the severity and type of weather phenomenon expected.
🟡 Yellow Alert Districts
Yellow alerts signal isolated weather activity such as thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) or light to moderate rainfall. The following districts are affected:
Thunderstorm with Lightning & Gusty Winds (30-40 kmph):
- Palghar
- Thane
- Mumbai
- Raigad
- Pune (city and ghats)
- Satara (city and ghats)
- Kolhapur (city and ghats)
- Sangli
- Sindhudurg
- Ratnagiri
- Dhule
- Nandurbar
- Jalgaon
- Nashik (city and ghats)
- Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar)
- Beed
- Hingoli
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Jalna
Thunderstorm with Lightning & Gusty Winds (40-50 kmph):
- Nashik (Day 5)
- Dhule (Day 5)
- Nandurbar (Day 5)
- Gondia
- Nagpur
- Wardha
- Gadchiroli
- Bhandara
- Chandrapur
- Amravati
- Yavatmal
🟠 Orange Alert Districts
Orange alerts indicate severe weather events such as hailstorms and thunderstorms with strong gusty winds (50–60 kmph). The following districts fall under this alert:
- Chandrapur (Day 1 & 2): Hailstorm/Thunderstorm with gusts up to 60 kmph
- Bhandara (Day 1 & 2): Same as above
- Gondia (Day 1): Hailstorm with winds 50–60 kmph
- Yavatmal (Day 2): Thunderstorm with winds 50–60 kmph
🟢 Green Alert Districts (Dry or No Warning Days)
While no district remains green (no alert) for the entire period, a few experience dry weather or no warning on select days:
- Akola: Green on May 2, 5, and 6; Yellow on May 3 and 4
- Washim: Green on May 2, 5, and 6; Yellow on May 3 and 4
- Buldhana: Green on May 2 and 6; Alerts on other days
- Parbhani: Rain expected, but no official warning
- Dharashiv: Green on May 2 and 3
- Latur: Green on May 3
🔍 Important Note:
No district in Maharashtra has a green alert status on all five days between May 2–6, 2025.
⚠️ General Advisory for Residents – Maharashtra Weather
People across Maharashtra are advised to:
- Stay indoors during thunderstorms
- Watch out for falling trees, power lines, or flying debris
- Avoid sheltering under trees during lightning activity
- Secure loose outdoor items
- Keep devices charged and emergency kits ready
- Follow daily IMD updates and local advisories
The weather forecast could evolve, so staying informed daily is crucial for safety.
