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They are also in touch with their counterparts from Karnataka to manage the water level of rivers that enter Karnataka from south Maharashtra. "The monsoon is yet to arrive in south Maharashtra but the region continues to receive moderate rainfall since last four days. KOLHAPUR: Light showers and overcast skies across the district on Thursday gave an inkling of the onset of monsoon The district administration and the weatherman have said monsoon is likely to reach South Maharashtra within 24 hours. The district has received average 4.24mm rainfall on Sunday, 4.79mm on Monday, 6.22mm on Tuesday and 10.51mm on Wednesday. On Thursday, Kolhapur district received an average 6.33mm rainfall.The district administration has issued instructions to all departments to be prepared in advance to tackle any untoward situation if heavy rains lash the district.According to officials of the district administration, the southwest monsoon is likely to cover Karnataka and some parts of south Konkan and Goa in the next 24 hours and enter south Maharashtra passing Sahyadri mountain range.Kolhapur city may witness moderate rainfall in the next 24 hours..