The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for Maharashtra forecasting heavy rainfall. Mumbai is witnessing continuous rainfall overnight and is expected to encounter more heavy showers over the next two days.
Meanwhile, four people died in the Pune district due to incidents related to heavy rainfall. The city has been experiencing continuous rain since Wednesday, leading to waterlogging in various areas.
IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Mumbai
IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, predicting moderate to heavy rain in the city and suburbs, with a possibility of very heavy rainfall in isolated areas.
According to IMD’s weather bulletin, very heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in Konkan and Goa from July 25 to July 27, and in Madhya Maharashtra on July 26 and 27.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Heavy rain lashes parts of Mumbai. Visuals from Vile Parle, Western Express Highway. pic.twitter.com/Adbl71s7kF— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2024
Incessant overnight rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai.
Raigad police reported that heavy rains caused a landslide at Tamhini Ghat on the Raigad-Pune route, leading to a temporary halt in traffic until the debris is cleared.
Maharashtra | Due to a landslide at Tamhini Ghat on the Raigad-Pune route, traffic has been halted on this Ghat route until the debris is cleared: Raigad Police(Video source: Raigad Police) pic.twitter.com/hbCfkguASX
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2024
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Severe waterlogging in several parts of Navi Mumbai following heavy rainfall in the city; visuals from APMC market pic.twitter.com/HGo5MH1lUn— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2024
Schools Shut In Pune, Palghar Amid Heavy Rain Alert
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Pune, Thane, Palghar, and Ratnagiri districts. Pune Collector Suhas Diwase has ordered the closure of schools in Pune city and nearby areas due to the anticipated heavy rainfall in the region.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Waterlogging witnessed in parts of Pune City due to heavy rainfall; visuals from Sinhgad Road. pic.twitter.com/VPdbT23TXF— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2024
The school closure order extends to Pimpri Chinchwad, Bhor, Velhe, Maval, Mulshi, and Khadakwasla.
All schools and colleges have also been closed in Palghar after IMD’s orange alert for the district.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed civic bodies to provide food and water to those stranded and prioritize waterlogged areas. He also assured that helicopter services would be utilized for rescues if necessary.
IMD Predicts Light Shower In Delhi
The national capital got a slight respite from persistently humid weather after light showers on Thursday morning. The Met Department has forecast more showers at most places of Delhi.
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