Mumbai and surrounding areas are facing severe weather conditions as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall. The city is already experiencing strong winds and heavy rains, with forecasts predicting even more downpour. The IMD has also issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in five states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kerala. Precautions are advised to prevent waterlogging and flooding, especially in low-lying areas. Emergency measures are being taken, including the deployment of an Army column and NDRF teams in affected regions.
5 Major Key Points:
- IMD Alerts: An orange alert for Mumbai and a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in five states, including parts of Maharashtra, have been issued.
- Current Weather Conditions: Mumbai is experiencing strong winds and heavy rains, with forecasts predicting even more severe weather.
- Emergency Measures: An Army column has been deployed in Mumbai, and two NDRF teams have been stationed in Pune and Chinchwad due to heavy rainfall.
- Flood Risks: Continuous rainfall and water release from dams pose a significant flood risk in low-lying areas of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.
- Travel Warnings: Drivers are warned about low visibility and high risks of landslides and rockfalls in Ghat sections due to the heavy rains.
