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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over western and central India, issues red alert for Mumbai
IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over western and central India, issues red alert for Mumbai
The western and central parts of India will continue to witness heavy rains over the next three-four days, the IMD said on Wednesday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall has been predicted for Mumbai.
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UPDATED: July 22, 2021 06:20 IST
The western and central parts of India will continue to witness heavy rains over the next three-four days, the IMD said on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)
The western and central parts of the country will continue to witness heavy rains over the next three-four days, the IMD said on Wednesday while issuing a red alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the country s financial capital.
Highlights
IMD said Delhi, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are likely to witness light to moderate intensity rain today.
The western and central parts of the country will continue to witness heavy rains over the next three-four days.
The intensity of rainfall over north India is likely to decrease after 24 hours, the Met office said.
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thusday (July 22, 2021) predicted that Delhi, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are likely to witness light to moderate intensity rain following the revival of the Southwest Monsoon. “Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over Isolated places of South, Southwest, West. Northwest, North Delhi, Jind, Rohtak, Kaithal, Rewari, Bawal, Tizara, Kasganj, Bharatpur, Nadbai, Deeg, Barsana and adj. areas during next 2 hours,” said IMD.
Mumbai Rains: Heavy downpour batters city, IMD issues red alert; rail-road traffic disrupted
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed nine rescue teams in Maharashtra, including four in Mumbai, after heavy rains caused flooding in some coastal areas of the state on Thursday.
Mumbai, its neighbouring Thane and Palghar and other districts in the Konkan region have been witnessing heavy downpour since the last few days, leading to inundation at several places and disruption of rail and road transport services. Water level of many rivers has risen and crossed the danger mark at some places.
An official statement issued by the NDRF said four of its teams have been deployed in Mumbai, and one each in Thane and Palghar districts.