The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has upgraded the orange alert to red alert in Mumbai as heavy rainfall continues to affect parts of Maharashtra. As per the latest nowcast, the red alert will stay intact until 11:15 am for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad.
IMD warned of ‘intense to very intense spells of rain and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph’ in these regions. Pune, Ahmednagar, Beed, Palghar, and Latur also fall under the orange alert. The rest of the state is under yellow alert.
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Several districts are expected to receive intense downpour in the next few days. IMD warned of “light to moderate rain/thunderstorm at many/some places with isolated heavy rainfall is likely over Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra & Marathwada” on September 16. It also issued a warning for ‘very heavy rainfall over Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada’ on September 15.
Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Normal Life
The weather conditions have already disrupted normal life. There is severe waterlogging in Pune, resulting in citizens urging for the closure of schools, colleges, and offices on social media. IMD issued an orange alert for Pune, Thane, Raigad, Mumbai, Satara, Latur, and other regions on Monday morning.
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Transport services have been affected in Mumbai. A monorail heading towards Wadala was halted due to a technical glitch, and the passengers were shifted to another train coming from Chembur.
“The train heading to Wadala halted. Passengers were transferred to the train coming from Chembur. The Fire Brigade came later and started their operation. Monorail officials are saying that it was a supply issue. I urge the Govt to resolve this recurring issue,” said Rajesh Ananda Bhojane, Ward Councillor of Ward 175, Republican Party of India (Athawale), to ANI.
