Meteorological Department Issues Nowcast Warning, Urges Caution
In a time-sensitive weather advisory, the Meteorological Department has sounded the alarm at 19:30 Hrs IST, foretelling impending thunderstorms infused with lightning and bouts of light to moderate rainfall. Furthermore, brisk winds with velocities ranging between 30-40 kmph are anticipated.
This alert spans the next 2-4 hours and blankets select locations in the districts of Nandurbar, Nasik, Ahmednagar, Thane, Dhule, Palghar, Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, Jalna, Osmanabad, and Latur.
Residents are strongly encouraged to exercise utmost care when venturing outdoors and secure any loose objects susceptible to the influence of potent winds. The Irrigation Department has also chimed in, releasing a public advisory that urges individuals to relocate water pumps, agricultural machinery, and livestock to safer havens.
This Nowcast serves as a pivotal wake-up call, imploring residents to take immediate measures to safeguard themselves and their property.