IMD issues red, orange alert for Maharashtra, schools closed in...
Weather Forecast: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued Red and Orange alerts for several districts across Maharashtra as heavy rains lashed the state. The weather department has predicted a downpour over the next 24 hours, putting the authorities on high alert. A monsoon has hit western India, and several parts are witnessing heavy rainfall.
IMD Issues Red Alert In Six Districts
The weather department has issued a Red alert for Maharashtra's six districts – Raigad, Ratnagiri, Gondia, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Gadchiroli. These parts are expected to witness extremely heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
Authorities have urged people here to stay indoors, avoid travel unless necessary.
Holiday Declared In Palghar
Authorities of Palghar districts have issued a holiday for all schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centres on July 26 because of IMD warning, said Palghar District Collector Dr Indu Rani Jakhar. Notably, Palghar is witnessing heavy rainfalls and is expected to witness more downpours in the next 24 hours.
Red Alert in Pune
According to IMD Scientist Sushma Nair, a Red alert has been issued for several ghat areas in Pune. She said the weather department has also issued an Orange alert for Ghat areas of Nashik. Increased water discharge from dams has also ignited the possibility of flooding. However, local authorities are monitoring the river levels and requested people who are living in the low-lying areas to evacuate the areas or prepare for emergency evacuations.
Konkan, Marathwada Under Orange Alert
IMD has issued Orange and Yellow alert in regions like – Konkan, Vidarbha, Western Maharashtra, and Marathwada.
Mumbai Weather Update
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai yesterday, affecting vehicular traffic and suburban train services on the Western Railway, officials said. IMD has predicted more showers today.
According to the BMC, Mumbai's island city and eastern suburbs each got nearly 29.4 mm of rain. The western suburbs received significantly less, averaging 18.88 mm.
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