First published 9/23/2026, 2:05:15 AM · Last updated 9/23/2026, 2:05:15 AM

light to moderate spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places. Possibility of thunder , lightning gusty winds in some areas very likely to occur over Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg in next 3 hours.

Issuer IMD-Mumbai issued a moderate-severity forecast for light to moderate rain at isolated places, with possible thunder, lightning and gusty winds over Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts (Maharashtra). The message notes the event is expected and advises following SDMA guidelines. Published 2026-09-23T01:58:53Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The IMD-Mumbai forecast identifies an expected short-term (next three hours) weather hazard — rain with thunder, lightning and gusty winds — for two districts and directs recipients to follow SDMA guidelines.

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light to moderate spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places. Possibility of thunder , lightning gusty winds in some areas very likely to occur over Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg in next 3 hours.

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