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The IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai, warning of extremely heavy rainfall until September 26, causing widespread flooding across the state, including Pune and Mumbai. Authorities are on high alert, with emergency measures in place to manage waterlogging and damage.
In Mumbai, the rain led to water accumulation in various locations.
Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, warning of extremely heavy rainfall till 8.30 am on September 26. Heavy rains have already hit several parts of Maharashtra, including Pune and Mumbai, causing flooding in many areas.
Pune experienced severe rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning, resulting in waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic jams. In Mumbai, the rain led to water accumulation in various locations, creating significant disruptions.
Rain menace in Maharashtra
The government ordered a “Panchnama” (damage assessment) in areas affected by the rain, and Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde assured financial assistance to those impacted. Navi Mumbai also experienced heavy downpours, especially in areas like Juinagar, Belapur, and Airoli, with waterlogging causing panic among residents. In Badlapur, rain intensified suddenly, submerging the main road from Ambernath to Badlapur, forcing motorists to navigate through deep water.
Jalgaon district witnessed heavy rains, which affected daily life. Continuous rainfall caused significant flooding in roads. The cotton and soybean crops in the region are expected to suffer considerable damage.
Similar weather conditions affected other parts of Vidarbha, where crops like soybeans, tur (pigeon pea), and cotton have been heavily damaged due to the continuous rains over the past few days.
In Marathwada, the rains led to the opening of five gates of the Limboti Dam in Nanded-Latur, releasing 100 cusecs of water into the riverbed. Authorities warned the nearby villages to remain alert.
In Sangli’s Miraj taluka, heavy rainfall has caused streams to overflow. In one incident, an elderly man was swept away by floodwaters while crossing a bridge in Thanang village but was saved after becoming trapped in a tree. The AYUSH helpline team, with help from the local police, managed to rescue him after he was stuck for over two hours.
Weather advisory
IMD issued a thunderstorm warning for Mumbai, Palghar, Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Solapur, and Satara districts. It predicted thunderstorms with lightning, intense rain, and winds reaching 40-50 km/h over the next 3-4 hours.
In response to the red alert, municipal authorities have issued emergency orders. Each ward must ensure that an Executive Engineer stays in the control room. Ward officers are to stay in constant contact with the disaster management control room, and dewatering pumps are to be operational in flood-prone areas. Senior officers from all zones are instructed to remain available in their respective areas to monitor the situation closely and ensure timely actions are taken.
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