15 Maharashtra Districts Under Red and Orange Alert as Heavy Rains Continue; Mumbai Records 177 mm in Hours
Maharashtra Weather Update: IMD Issues Yellow and Orange Alerts for 28 Districts on August 29
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed 15 of Maharashtra’s 36 districts under red and orange alerts for the next two days as heavy rainfall continues to lash several parts of the state. Mumbai, witnessing its third consecutive day of intense showers on Monday, recorded 177 mm of rainfall in just 6–8 hours, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. He urged citizens to remain cautious, warning of more rain and high tides ahead.
Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad also witnessed heavy rainfall, with the IMD placing the region under a yellow alert, warning of more showers in the coming days.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared a holiday for all schools and colleges scheduled to start classes post-12 pm on Monday due to waterlogging and safety concerns. According to IMD, Mumbai is expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall across the city and suburbs, with the possibility of very heavy showers and gusty winds by night. Day temperatures are forecast between 24°C and 27°C.
Several arterial roads, including Andheri Subway and Lokhandwala Complex, were submerged, severely affecting traffic flow. Suburban train services, considered Mumbai’s lifeline, were delayed by 15–20 minutes, while BEST bus services remained unaffected, officials confirmed.
IMD Rainfall Alerts Across Maharashtra
- Red Alert: Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri
- Orange Alert: Sindhudurg, along with multiple districts over the next 48 hours
- Yellow Alert: Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and surrounding regions
The IMD recorded intense rainfall across Mumbai between 9 am and 10 am Monday, with Chembur receiving 65 mm and Shivaji Nagar 50 mm in just one hour. In the 24-hour period ending at 8 am Monday, the city logged 54.58 mm, eastern suburbs 72.61 mm, and western suburbs 65.86 mm. Several pockets crossed the 100 mm mark, worsening flooding in low-lying areas.
With forecasts of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places, authorities have urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and follow official advisories.
