New Delhi (NVI): The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that monsoon is likely to arrive in Maharashtra in the next 2-3 days, with Mumbai expected to hit by rains on June 11.
In a weather forecast yesterday, IMD said that conditions are becoming favorable for the advancement of monsoon into some parts of Goa and South Konkan, within the next 2-3 days.
Earlier, the IMD had said that monsoon onset over Maharashtra was expected from June 10 onwards. The state has already witnessed Cyclone Nisarga. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray visited the cyclone-hit Raigad two days back and announced Rs 100 crore aid.
Cyclone Nisarga hit the coastal town of Alibug in Raigad district on May 3. Maharashtra has already received rainfall in four sub divisions due to the cyclone. IMD has also predicted cloudy sky conditions in Pune this week.