IMD Warns Maharashtra of Heavy Rainfall

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts in Maharashtra, predicting extremely heavy rainfall at isolated spots over the next few days. The red alert signals an urgent call for preparedness in these regions, where severe weather conditions are expected to significantly impact normal life.

According to the IMD, several areas in these districts could experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, with a potential for extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations. Alongside these weather conditions, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also predicted, posing further risks. Residents are advised to exercise caution and remain indoors wherever possible. An orange alert has been declared for Dhule district, indicating that heavy rainfall is likely in this region, while a yellow alert has been issued for Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Jalgaon, Jalna, Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Nagpur, Wardha, and Washim.

These areas can expect moderate to heavy rainfall, which may disrupt local activities and impact transportation networks. In Mumbai and its surrounding regions, including Palghar and Thane, a green alert remains in effect. The IMD forecasts moderate rain, with light to moderate showers having already been observed across parts of the city. The weather agency’s latest forecast suggests a “partly cloudy sky with occasional moderate spells of rain” over the next 24 hours. Temperatures in Mumbai are expected to range from a maximum of 31 degrees Celsius to a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has advised residents of Mumbai to remain cautious around the coastline, with a high tide of 3.54 metres expected at 2:55 pm and a low tide of 1.11 metres at 8:54 pm on Monday. Meanwhile, water levels in the seven reservoirs supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen to 98.02 per cent of their total capacity. The water stock in these lakes – Tulsi, Tansa, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna, and Middle Vaitarna – currently stands at 14,18,776 million litres, indicating that the city’s water supply is well-secured for the foreseeable future. Notably, water levels in Vihar, Tulsi, and Modak Sagar are already at 100 per cent capacity, while other reservoirs report levels above 97 per cent.