Maharashtra: Heavy Rain Alert For Next Four Days In Mumbai, Konkan

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of heavy rains for four days in Mumbai and Konkan coastal areas of Maharashtra. They added that thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds, and moderate to intense spells of rain are very likely. The areas affected by the heavy rains in the next three-four hours are Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ahmednagar, Pune, Beed, Jalna, Aurangabad, and Latur.

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Mumbai in a tweet said, “Severe weather warnings over the region during next 5 days. Increase in rainfall activity expected over Konkan and adjoining ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra from 10th June.”

Severe weather warnings over the region during next 5 days. Increase in rainfall activity expected over Konkan and adjoining ghat areas pf Madhya Maharashtra from 10th June. pic.twitter.com/H4eWqh2EEi

— Regional Meteorological Center,Mumbai (@RMC_Mumbai) June 7, 2021

Thunderstrom accompanied with lightning, gusty winds and moderate to intense spells of rain very likely over Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ahmednagar, Pune, Beed, Jalna,Parbhani, Hingoli, Nanded, Aurangabad and Latur during next 3-4 hrs pic.twitter.com/Fx5inLf3jO

— Regional Meteorological Center,Mumbai (@RMC_Mumbai) June 7, 2021

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has asked the state administration to stay alert. He added that they should be prepared to tackle any eventuality. This is in the wake of the forecast of heavy rains in Mumbai and other coastal areas of the state. He directed the administration to work in coordination and ensure people do not face any hardships.

CM Thackeray has also directed the evacuation of residents from dangerous buildings. Also the relocation of people from flood-prone areas. Eensuring that the services to COVID-19 patients continue uninterrupted.

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