The IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai, with heavy rain expected in several states tomorrow
Parts of Maharashtra are set to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predictions on Thursday. The central weather forecasting agency has placed Thane, Raigad, Pune, and Palghar districts on a 'red' alert for today and tomorrow, while an 'orange' alert is in effect for Mumbai and Ratnagiri.
On Wednesday, the IMD Mumbai issued a "red alert" warning for Mumbai City and its suburban areas, indicating "extremely heavy rainfall" expected from 8 pm on July 26 until the afternoon on July 27.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered the closure of all schools and colleges in Mumbai after a warning from the Meteorological Department.
"BMC Commissioner and Administrator Dr. Iqbal Singh Chahal have declared a holiday for all municipal, government, and private primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools, as well as all colleges in Mumbai city and suburbs for tomorrow, July 27, due to the heavy rainfall," BMC stated.
Maharashtra | IMD issues 'Red' alert in Ratnagiri district for tomorrow; Orange alert in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts pic.twitter.com/fuXngJqe2b
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"BMC requests all citizens to be vigilant, stay indoors, and kindly follow the administration's instructions," Chahal stressed.
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