The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued severe rain alerts for several districts in Maharashtra after heavy monsoon rains caused flood-like situations and rivers to cross danger levels.
🚨 Red Alert for Palghar, Nashik, Pune Ghats
In its latest official weather bulletin, the IMD declared a red alert for:
- Palghar district
- Ghat (hilly) areas of Nashik
- Ghat regions of Pune
These areas may experience extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations. The alert is valid until 8:30 AM on July 20.
🟠 Orange Alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Others
An orange alert indicating heavy to very heavy rain has been announced for the following districts:
- Mumbai
- Thane
- Raigad
- Nashik
- Ratnagiri
- Ghats of Satara
This alert is issued due to the continuous downpour and rising river water levels in these regions.
🌊 Rivers Cross Danger Marks in Multiple Districts
Several rivers have started to overflow, posing serious threats to nearby areas:
- In Raigad, the Amba and Kundalika rivers have breached the danger level. A warning has also been issued for the Patalganga river.
- In Ratnagiri, the Jagbudi river is flowing above the danger mark, with water entering nearby towns.
- In Nashik, the Godavari River is swelling due to relentless rain in its catchment areas, submerging temples and low-lying areas.
- Sindhudurg’s Hateri river overflow has cut off access to Nadar village in Kudal tehsil.
🛑 Flooding and Landslides Reported
In Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad area, Pawna Lake overflowed, leading to waterlogging around the Morya Gosavi Ganpati Temple.
In Ratnagiri, a landslide occurred at Kuchambe village in Sangmeshwar tehsil. Authorities have evacuated residents to safer locations.
📊 Rainfall Data Across Maharashtra
According to the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Cell, here are the top rainfall figures recorded in the past 24 hours (ending at 11 AM):
- Mumbai city: 142.6 mm (Highest in the state)
- Raigad: 134.1 mm
- Palghar: 120.9 mm
- Thane: 90.3 mm
- Mumbai Suburban: 60.5 mm
⚠️ Authorities on High Alert
Officials have urged residents in low-lying and hilly areas to stay alert and follow safety advisories. Temporary iron bridges are being used in flooded zones for safe movement.
Stay tuned to official updates from IMD and local authorities for real-time alerts and emergency instructions.
