First published Oct 24, 2026, 4:46:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 4:46:15 PM 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, Sindhudurg in next 3 hours.

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Maharashtra-SDMA forecasts light to moderate rain, with thunder or lightning very likely at isolated places in Kolhapur, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts over the next three hours. The alert is marked moderate severity and expected urgency.

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Affected location: Kolhapur, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, Maharashtra

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The alert identifies a near-term weather forecast affecting three districts in Maharashtra.

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Urgency: 7/10How 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, Sindhudurg in next 3 hours.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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