Mumbai and its adjoining areas, including Thane, Palghar, and Raigad, have been experiencing continuous rainfall since early morning, with occasional heavy spells.
The city and its suburbs witnessed intermittent showers throughout the day yesterday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast “intense heavy rainfall” in Mumbai over the weekend. Warnings have also been issued for the west coast. The IMD has issued heavy rainfall warnings for isolated places in Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts for the next 48 hours.
The forecast further stated that Marathwada and Vidarbha are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall till Sunday. The Raigad district administration has advised people living near hilly areas and riverbanks to move to safer locations. Fishermen have also been warned against venturing into the sea.
According to our Raigad correspondent, almost all rivers in the district are flowing above danger levels, while the Amba River has overflowed into Nagothane village, flooding low-lying areas.
Meanwhile, other parts of Maharashtra, including Nanded, Washim, Sangli, and Hingoli, have also been receiving continuous rainfall since last night. In Sangli, the Krishna and Warna rivers have entered nearby villages after excess water was released from dams.
