Maharashtra on High Alert: 20 Districts Face Hailstorms, Unseasonal Rains

• Maharashtra faces severe unseasonal rains and hailstorms, impacting 20 districts.
• Meteorological Department issues Orange Alert for 7 districts and Yellow Alert for 13 districts.
• Central Maharashtra: Pune, Solapur, Ahilyanagar (Orange Alert) to experience rain, hailstorms, and strong winds.
• North Maharashtra: Nashik, Dhule (Yellow Alert), Jalgaon (Orange Alert) brace for heavy rains and winds.
• Marathwada: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli (Orange Alert) to see rain, lightning, and hailstorms.

Key Questions Answered

Which Maharashtra districts face the highest weather risk?

Pune, Solapur, Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon, and districts in Marathwada face the highest weather risk.

How will unseasonal rains impact Maharashtra's crops?

Unseasonal rains and hailstorms threaten Maharashtra's rabi crops, potentially damaging them in fields and after harvest.

What precautions should residents take during storms?

Residents should stay in safe places during storms and avoid going out in strong winds and rain. Officials advise following weather forecasts and taking precautions to reduce risks.