After the prolonged dry spell in the initial months monsoon has been active in Maharashtra. The prayers of the population seem to have been answered by weather Gods.

The talukas of Niphad, Sinnar, Chandwad and Malegaon received moderate to heavy rainfall. All the dams in the area have reported substantial improvement in water levels. There is a sense of satisfaction amongst the farmers.

In an unfortunate incident one boy died of after lightning struck him in Nashik city. In Chadvad taluka five women working in a field sustained burn injuries by lightning. One of them succumbed to the injuries.