Heavy rainfall expected: IMD issued orange alert in these states. Know more
Heavy rainfall expected in Mumbai till the end of this week. In response to which CM Eknath Shinde announced holidays in every schools present in Mumbai including Thane, Raigad, and Palghar for Thursday in on account of weather alert.
Heavy rainfall expected in these states and districts:-
The heavy rain on Wednesday is said to have lashed over Mumbai including districts, Thane and Palghar, triggering waterlogging and traffic woes. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of further downpour over the week in several districts.
According to IMD recent predictions the western India including several districts in Maharashtra is expected to witness a little or light to moderate ‘fairly widespread to widespread’ rainfall, with some areas experiencing ‘heavy to very heavy’ rainfall in isolated pockets till Sunday. (Heavy rainfall expected)
Expected impact of heavy rainfall:-
Heavy rainfall can bring environmental challenges. Landslides and soil erosion become a concern, especially in hilly areas and suburbs. The water runoff also carries pollutants, affecting water bodies’ health and marine life. The city’s resilience against climate change becomes an essential aspect to address in the face of such challenges. (Heavy rainfall expected)
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IMD warned the citizens that the city’s infrastructure and drainage systems may struggle to handle the intense rainfall, resulting in waterlogging in low-lying areas and streets. This can disrupt traffic, transportation, and daily life for residents. In addition to it, Floodwaters can enter residential and commercial areas, causing damage to buildings, vehicles, and other property. (Heavy rainfall expected)
Mumbai’s administration is continuously striving to improve its preparedness and response to heavy rainfall. Investments in better drainage systems, desilting of stormwater drains, and raising awareness among citizens are some of the steps taken to mitigate waterlogging and flooding issues.
Some districts in Maharastra are given orange alert by IMD:-
As per the regional weather body’s notification, as many as 10 Maharashtra districts are on ‘Orange’ alert today. These included Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Pune, Satara, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli and Gondia; however other districts including Mumbai were put on a ‘Yellow’ alert for Thursday. (Heavy rainfall expected)
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