In the next 24 hours, heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Telangana, Konkan & Goa, Coastal Karnataka, Kerala and southern Gujarat.
Heavy monsoon rains have been lashing various parts of the country, bringing relief from scorching heat and humid weather. Several areas in Uttar Pradesh have experienced showers, with people facing difficulties due to waterlogging and traffic snarls. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for rain in Delhi today and similar weather conditions are likely to persist throughout the week.
“Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and nearby districts, citizens are advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary, avoid coastal areas, and drive cautiously,” Mumbai police posted on X. Our officials and staff are on high alert and ready to assist Mumbaikars. In case of any emergency, please dial 100 / 112 / 103,” they added.
Waterlogging has caused traffic snarls in several areas. The movement of local trains has also been affected due to flooded tracks and reduced visibility. A few locals on the Western Railway network were running 10-15 minutes late. An orange alert has been issued for Mumbai for Saturday as well.