Mumbai, June 18 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said the advancement of the Southwest Monsoon over the remaining parts of Maharashtra has remained stalled over the past few days due to the absence of favourable large-scale meteorological conditions.

According to a press release issued by IMD Mumbai, the Southwest Monsoon had advanced over parts of South Konkan and adjoining areas of South Madhya Maharashtra on June 8. However, further progress has been delayed.

The weather office said the current monsoon flow lacks a strong surge from the Arabian Sea, which is generally responsible for enhanced moisture incursion and widespread rainfall supporting further monsoon advancement.

It noted that low-level southwester...