The situation is particularly concerning in Marathwada, where the rainfall deficit has reached 37%. Solapur has recorded the highest shortfall at 56%.
Amid the declining rainfall, weather conditions may soon become favourable for the monsoon withdrawal. According to the India Meteorological Department, conditions could support the retreat of the southwest monsoon from parts of western Rajasthan around September 19.
This could mark the beginning of the monsoon’s gradual withdrawal from the country.
In Marathwada, rainfall has remained significantly below normal, with several districts recording a deficit of more than 45%. Solapur, Beed, Amravati and Nagpur are among the districts that have reported a major rainfall shortfall.
On the other hand, rainfall has been satisfactory in Nashik, Pune, Palghar and Mumbai Suburban. Jalgaon, Dhule and Thane have received rainfall close to their average levels.
Along the Konkan coast, light rain is likely in Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg between September 17 and 20.
Light rainfall is also expected in parts of Nashik, Pune, Satara, Sangli and Solapur.
With rainfall activity declining across several parts of Maharashtra, the coming days will indicate how quickly the southwest monsoon begins its retreat.
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