First published Oct 24, 2026, 10:46:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 10:46:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Light to moderate spells of rain with possibility of thunder/ lightning very likely to occur at isolated places over Kolhapur, Ratnagiri, Satara, Sindhudurg in next 3 hours.

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IMD-Mumbai forecasts light to moderate rain, with possible thunder and lightning, at isolated places in Kolhapur, Ratnagiri, Satara, and Sindhudurg within the next three hours. The source references SDMA guidelines.

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Affected location: Kolhapur, Ratnagiri, Satara, and Sindhudurg districts, Maharashtra

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The alert identifies a near-term period of possible rain and thunder or lightning across four Maharashtra districts.

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Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Light to moderate spells of rain with possibility of thunder/ lightning very likely to occur at isolated places over Kolhapur, Ratnagiri, Satara, Sindhudurg in next 3 hours.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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