Even as several areas in the parched Marathwada region are finally receiving some rainfall, the weathermen say a low pressure formation in Bay of Bengal could bring in more relief.

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"We had forecast these rains that have hit areas of Marathawada and Madhya Maharashtra in the last few days. There was a trough going from Marathwada towards the interior Karnataka, but now it has changed its course and can be seen going from Madhya Maharashtra towards the interior Karnataka. That is why the areas of Madhya Maharashtra will witness rainfall for next three or four days," said KS Hosalikar, deputy director general, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

He added that while these rains will not be enough, as these regions are facing a huge deficit, they will certainly bring some relief at the moment and may increase the ground water level too.

Hosalikar said the department is keeping a close watch on the low pressure formation in Bay of Bengal. "If it happens to move towards Maharashtra in the next couple of days, there will be an additional spell of rainfall in Marathawada and Vidharbha regions," he said.

Meanwhile, IMD officials also informed that cities such as Loha in Nanded received 41.2 mm of rainfall, while Deoni and Shirur received 39.3 and 25. 7 mm respectively. Patoda in Beed has received 27mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours. "This is a welcome change, as before September 5 most of these regions had zero rainfall," said an official.

The scenario, however, still remains grim. As on September 9, Marathawada was facing 49 per cent rain deficit, Madhya Maharashtra 43 per cent rain, Konkan 35 per cent and Vidharbha 17 per cent rain deficit.Mumbai, too, witnessed some rainfall on Wednesday. Colaba recorded 63.2mm while Santacruz reported traces. IMD officials said it will have no major impact on the weather as monsoon is already retreating from the city, but there will be a few spells of rainfall in the next 24 hours.