The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red alert for Uttarakhand predicting very heavy rainfall in the state for the next two days. In the wake of heavy rainfall in the hill states, the Met department has advised the public to avoid unnecessary travels and stay away vulnerable structures
The heavy spell of rain grip Delhi on Saturday morning leaving many parts of the national capital inundated. Severe waterlogging in many areas in the city had led to traffic congestion
Within 12 hours, the city has received above 100 mm rain and the extreme heavy rainfall is likely to continue as India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai on Wednesday evening till 8.30 am on Thursday morning.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced holiday for schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday when schools in Thane and Navi Mumbai will also remain shut.