Rain Update: 'Red Alert' Issued for Mumbai and Raigad Today
The rain had taken a break for a few days, and now it seems to have started again. The intensity of the rain remains across the state, and the meteorological department has issued warnings for various districts. It is observed that the rain has made a strong presence in most parts of the state.
In many places, due to heavy rain, rivers and streams are overflowing. It is expected that the intensity of the rain will increase further. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a 'Red Alert' for Mumbai and Raigad today. Due to the heavy rain that continued throughout the night, waterlogging is observed in the low-lying areas of Mumbai.
Heavy rain has been pouring in Mumbai and its suburbs throughout the night, and the administration is on alert mode. Citizens of Mumbai are advised to avoid going out unless necessary. The Dahi Handi festival is being celebrated across the state today, and large crowds of Govindas gather in Mumbai and Thane. An Orange Alert has been issued for Thane district, so citizens are advised not to go out unless necessary.