According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) red alert, Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and other parts of Maharashtra will witness extremely heavy rainfall in the next two-three days.
IMD’s centre has issued the warning for over 15 districts of Maharashtra including Kolhapur, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Beed and others. The red alert was issued for the second consecutive day. Rains have been lashing Mumbai and adjoining districts since Tuesday night.
IMD official said, “the red alert of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places has been issued for Wednesday. The probability of it is very likely, which means it could actualise up to 75 per cent.”
Pune: Waterlogging at Sinhagad Road, following to heavy rainfall in the city#MaharashtraRains pic.twitter.com/hOH7AzRbPv
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While the warning for Mumbai is only for Wednesday, that for Thane, Palghar and Nashik is for Wednesday and Thursday, the official added.
According to IMD, extremely heavy rainfall is defined as rainfall of above 204.4 mm in 24 hours. “The south and north Maharashtra coast would receive squally weather with wind speed reaching 50-60 kilometre per hour on 4th, 5th and 6th August,” the official said.
Maharashtra: Rain continues to lash Mumbai; visuals from near Marine Drive.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alert in Mumbai for today. pic.twitter.com/XaKvqunUAk
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It should be noted that Mumbai was lashed by rain all night, and witnessed less intense showers during the day. According to IMD data, other areas that received heavy showers during the day were Bandra (26 mm), Powai and Charkop (24 mm each). The rainfall was 8.6 mm in Colaba (south Mumbai) and 9.4 mm at Dadar.
The highest precipitation was reported at Borivali weather station (in north Mumbai) at 30.6 mm from 8.30 in the morning till 5.30 pm.
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