The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for isolated extremely heavy rainfall in Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra for today, July 25th. Additionally, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai. An orange alert has also been issued for Thane, Palghar, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Raigad, and Ratnagiri.
According to the IMD, the Konkan districts are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas, and the Ghat regions of Madhya Maharashtra will also likely experience heavy to very heavy rain in isolated locations. Furthermore, the districts of North Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada are anticipated to receive heavy rainfall at isolated places. In contrast, Vidarbha districts may encounter thundershowers, gusty winds, and heavy rain in isolated areas.
In an update from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), it was reported that Tansa Lake, one of the water sources for Mumbai, began overflowing at approximately 4:16 PM today. Consequently, three gates of the Tansa Dam have been opened, releasing water at a rate of 3,315 cusecs. Tansa Lake's full storage capacity is 14,508 crore liters.
Here are the latest live updates on Mumbai & Pune Rains: \
► Four killed in Pune amid torrential downpour
At least four people died in rain-related incidents on Thursday, while several houses and residential societies in low-lying areas in the city were inundated. NDRF and Army teams have been deployed for rescue efforts. Nearly 400 people were evacuated by Thursday afternoon.
► Morya Gosavi Ganpati Mandir in Pimpri-Chinchwad submerged
The Morya Gosavi Ganpati Mandir in Pimpri-Chinchwad has been nearly submerged as the region witnessed incessant heavy rainfall. According to an update shared by ANI, the Municipal Corporation has asked citizens living along the Pavana River to be alert due to the sudden rise in water levels.
► Red alert in Mumbai till Friday morning
The India Meteorological Department has issued a Red Alert warning for Mumbai till tomorrow at 8:30 am. The weather department has predicted 'heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places" in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts.
► Nearly 400 evacuated as rain lashes Pune
About 400 people were evacuated on Thursday amid flooding along Sinhagad Road and other areas. Water entered several housing societies and houses in low-lying areas with cars and two-wheelers standing in water. Two columns of the Army were deployed in the Sinhagad Road area. Teams of the NDRF, fire brigade as well as the district and city disaster management cells were pressed into service to carry out relief operations.
► BMC declares holiday for schools, colleges
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges after the India Meteorological Department issued a Red Alert warning for Mumbai.
“BMC appeals to schools and the teachers to inform the representatives of guardians; and take necessary precautions and ensure proper coordination at the school level," the civic body added.
► Fire brigade rescues 70 people stranded amid floodwaters in Pune
70 people were rescued by officials after being stranded amid the flood waters in the Nimbjanagar area of Pune. Visuals showed members of the Pune Fire Brigade conducting rescue and relief work in the city after it was submerged in above-knee-level rainwater.
► Flights canceled and diverted amid heavy rains says Air India
"Heavy rains in Mumbai are affecting flight operations and resulting in cancellation and diversion of some of our flights," Air India wrote in a post on X. Air India is providing complete reimbursements or a single, gratis reschedule for reservations validated for departure on July 25, 2024."
► "Orange alert for the next 3 hours," CM Eknath Shinde announces.
Mumbai has an "orange" alert in effect for the next three hours, according to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. "To take all necessary measures, I have spoken with the Mumbai Municipal Commissioner," the Maharashtra chief minister was reported by ANI.
► CM Eknath Shinde says they are ready "for airlifting operations if needed."
Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of Maharashtra, declared, "There is water on the roads and in people's houses in Pune." At Khadakwasla Dam and in the catchment area, there is a lot of rain.""I have spoken to the Army to keep their teams on alert," he continued. Additionally, plans have been established in case airlifting is required.
2 Feet Above Danger Mark and Rising! #MumbaiRains #UlhasRiver pic.twitter.com/ASfCFeHcn4— Mumbai Nowcast (@s_r_khandelwal) July 25, 2024
► Four people died in Pune owing to rain-related occurrences.
In the Pune district, monsoon rainfall caused havoc on Thursday, resulting in three electrocutions and one fatal landslip.
► CM Eknath Shinde arranges aid for those impacted by flooding and storms.
Maharashtra Speaking with Raigad Collector, Chief Municipality Eknath Shinde gave him instructions to help everyone in the district affected by flooding and rainfall. He also promised the District Collector that the state government would assist him in every way.
► 3 NDRF teams deployed in Pune amid heavy showers
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), "Three teams of NDRF deployed in Pune with two teams in Ekta Nagar and Singhgad Road and one team in Varje," reported ANI.
► Vihar Lake overflowing amid heavy rainfall
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday said Vihar Lake started overflowing at around 3:50 am today. It is one of the seven lakes that supplies water to the entire Mumbai area. The area continues to receive heavy rainfall.
Flood Waters have started Entering Kalyan! ⚠️
Scenes from Yogidham!
Vacate low lying areas as soon as possible! #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/JwcblD8Anl— Mumbai Nowcast (@s_r_khandelwal) July 25, 2024
► 1 dead, 1 injured following rockslide in Pune's Adharwadi village
Pune's District Administration reported that a rockslide in Adharwadi village of Pune Rural left killed one person and injured another amid heavy rains.
► Pune district schools shut today amid heavy rains
Pune district has shut schools today due to heavy rains.
► Konkan Railway terminates trains
Konkan Railway short terminated trains at Thane and Dadar station due to extension work of platform 10,11,12 and 13 at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSMT).
► Mumbai Traffic Police shuts Andheri Subway amid waterlogging
Andheri Subway has been closed for vehicular movement amid waterlogging following heavy rainfall.
#WATCH | Mumbai: Traffic congestion and slow vehicular movement witnessed on Eastern Express Highway amid incessant rainfall pic.twitter.com/MusuOGusQ3— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2024
► Mumbai on yellow alert today and tomorrow
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow warning for heavy showers on Thursday, July 25, in Mumbai and Sindhudug districts of Maharashtra's Konkan region. Meanwhile, an orange alert is in place for Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Satara, Ratnagiri and Pune.
► Mula Mutha River flows above the danger mark
Video footage of the Bhide bridge in Pune shows the Mula Mutha river flowing above the danger mark.
Scenes from BKC🌊
Situation only about to get worse! More Heavy Rains incoming⚠️
Stay wherever you are! @gaurishankarrk1 thanks for sharing! #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/Vi3t8KKyvp— Mumbai Nowcast (@s_r_khandelwal) July 25, 2024
► Red alert in Maharashtra today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for isolated extremely heavy rainfall over Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra today i.e. on 25th July.
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