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News18
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Heavy rainfall alert in Maharashtra from August 16 to 21: IMD
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 16 (ANI): According to the information received from the Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai, the State Emergency Operations Centre has notified that there is a likelihood of heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds across the state during August 16 to August 21, areas in the Konkan and the ghats of Central Maharashtra may witness heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. In Marathwada, there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. Lightning, thunder, and strong winds (40-50km/h) are also August 16 and 20, the sea is expected to be rough, with wind speeds of 50-60km/h on the Konkan Coast. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea during this period, the weather department the citizens are being sent alerts via the Sachhet app to stay vigilant against any disaster. In view of the situation, both the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been instructed to remain on standby for Raigad district, the Amba river has crossed the danger level; likewise, the Kundalika river and, in Ratnagiri district, the Jagbudi and Kodavali rivers have risen above warning levels. Citizens have been notified about this. District administration has issued instructions for safety during floods and urged everyone to stay State Level Emergency Operations Centre at the Ministry is operational 24/7. The Ministry control room can be reached at 022-22027990, 022-22794229, 022-22023039, and mobile 9321587143 as communicated by the State Emergency Operations IMD on Saturday morning issued a red alert in the districts of Ratnagiri, Raigad, Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, and Palghar of Maharashtra. IMD weather forecast predicted a moderate to intense spell of rain in these areas for the next three to four rainfall lashed Mumbai on Saturday, causing severe waterlogging in parts of the city. Severe waterlogging in Gandhi Nagar, Kings Circle, and Sion Railway Station occurred as continuous rainfall lashed the this context, Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani has directed the Additional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners of all administrative wards of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, as well as all concerned officials, to immediately remain present at their respective offices and ensure proper coordination. He has further instructed that appropriate emergency measures should be undertaken as required. (ANI)
Mint
an hour ago
- Mint
Farah Khan takes a sarcastic ‘swim' jibe after heavy rains leave Mumbai streets waterlogged
Heavy rains in Mumbai on Saturday left the city streets waterlogged, affecting traffic in several areas. Filmmaker Farah Khan, who had stepped out of her home on a rainy day, also encountered a traffic snag on an inundated street. However, Farah, with her sense of humour, shared a short clip of a waterlogged street on her Instagram story, and sarcastically wrote: 'Anyone for a morning swim?' In the Instagram story, filmed from inside her car, Farah noticed a waterlogged stretch where the road was completely submerged by rainwater. The sight of a line of autos waiting by the roadside made the street look more like a stream than a busy Mumbai lane. Farah Khan also gave a nostalgic twist to her Instagram story with an evergreen Kishore Kumar track – Nadiya Se Dariya. Farah Khan's IG story The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai and its surrounding areas on Saturday. The IMD predicted thunderstorms and lightning with gusty winds of up to 40 kmph and said heavy rains (more than 15 mm per hour) were very likely over the Mumbai Suburban area. A red alert was also issued for Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed, Nanded, Parbhani, and Hingoli districts in Maharashtra. The rainfall is likely to continue tomorrow as the IMD predicted Mumbai rains till August 19, issuing an orange alert. Taking note of the incessant rains, the BMC appealed to citizens to avoid stepping out of their homes. 'Special attention is being given to critical services such as the rainwater drainage system, sewage system, and pumping stations, with necessary measures being promptly implemented to ensure there are no disruptions in the drainage of rainwater,' it added. The downpour began around 1 am on Saturday and continued into the early hours of the day, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas of the western and eastern suburbs, including Vikhroli, Ghatkopar, Bhandup, Chunabhatti, Aarey, Andheri, Kings Circle, Malad, and Goregaon, among others.
News18
3 hours ago
- News18
Generally cloudy sky with spells of rain likely in Delhi: IMD
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Aug 16 (PTI) A generally cloudy sky with spells of rain is likely in the national capital on Sunday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Delhi received spells of rain throughout Saturday with the minimum temperature settling at 25 degrees Celsius, 1.5 notch below the season's average, it said. According to IMD, the maximum temperature settled at 34.5 degrees Celsius, 3.7 notches below the season's average. The average rainfall recorded in the past 24 hours at Ayanagar station was 4.6 mm, the weather office said. A relative humidity of 90 per cent was recorded at 5.30 pm, the weather office said. The weather department has predicted a generally cloudy sky with spells of rain for Sunday. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. PTI SSM OZ OZ (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: August 16, 2025, 22:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
