Weather update August 20: IMD issues heavy rain, thunderstorm alert for several states | Full list

As monsoon fury grips the nation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours across several states, including Maharashtra, with some regions likely to witness extremely heavy showers. In total, 26 states and Union territories across the country are likely to be affected.

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