First published Oct 20, 2026, 12:36:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 12:36:15 PM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places.

Reported by India SACHET Disaster Alerts

A moderate Maharashtra-SDMA alert says thunderstorms with lightning, light rain and 30–40 km/h gusts are very likely at isolated places in four Maharashtra districts. The alert is marked expected and asks people to follow SDMA guidelines.

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Affected location: Maharashtra

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The alert signals a possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds in parts of Maharashtra.

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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