The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several parts of Maharashtra over the coming days, with weather activity expected to intensify in Vidarbha from September 23.

A yellow alert has been issued for parts of Maharashtra including Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur, Dharashiv, Amravati, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli and Yavatmal.