Monsoon intensifies across Maharashtra, Mumbai braces for heavy rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an increase in rainfall activity across Maharashtra, with Mumbai expected to witness heavy showers and thunderstorms. The monsoon, which had shown a pause in its progress along the eastern coast, has gained momentum over the past 24 hours.Editorial | Razor’s edge: On the progress of the southwest monsoonAccording to the Pune observatory, rainfall has been recorded in Konkan, Goa, Vidarbha and Marathwada. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Beed, Ahilyanagar, Jalgaon and Latur districts for the next four days.

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