The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and nearby regions from Sunday, September 28, till September 30. The government has also released an advisory, urging people to stay cautious.
Officials have warned about the possibility of urban flooding and landslides. Residents are advised to stay alert, avoid flood-prone places and follow safety guidelines as heavy rainfall is expected to continue.
Maharashtra government issues advisory
The Maharashtra government has released an advisory urging people to remain cautious. According to the warning, very heavy rainfall is likely in districts including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg.
District authorities have been asked to stay on high alert, take preventive steps against landslides in ghat regions and prepare for possible flash floods. Rivers will be monitored and control rooms have been ordered to remain open 24 hours a day.
Authorities have been directed to deploy water pumps in low-lying areas and keep an eye on weak or old buildings. It has been advised to regularly check water levels in medium-sized dams across Konkan and catchment areas. Additionally, station repair teams are deployed for electricity and road damage.
People are being kept informed through SMS alerts, social media and local news outlets. Citizens have been advised to avoid traveling during heavy rains and stay away from flood-prone areas.
Rains continue in Marathwada region
The Marathwada region, which is usually drought-prone, has also been receiving heavy rainfall. While light to moderate rains are expected till September 29, several areas were already hit hard on Saturday, causing flooding on roads and bridges.
Districts such as Beed, Latur, Dharashiv, Nanded, Parbhani, and Hingoli received over 65 mm of rainfall. In Gangakhed, Parbhani district, the rain was particularly heavy with 143 mm recorded in just one day.
Losses and damage reported in Marathwada
Since September 20, continuous rainfall and overflowing rivers have caused serious damage in Marathwada. At least nine people have died, while floods have ruined crops across hundreds of thousands of acres.
The Marathwada region, located in the central part of Maharashtra, includes Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Latur, Parbhani, Nanded, Hingoli, Beed, and Dharashiv. Farmers in this region are facing major losses due to widespread crop destruction.