The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for several districts in Maharashtra on Wednesday.
IMD has issued a red alert for Thane district and an orange alert for Mumbai, Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri. Meanwhile, Sindhudurg, Dhule, and Nashik have been placed under a yellow alert.
According to the forecast, Palghar and Thane districts are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall at many places. The probability of this occurrence is marked as very likely, with Thane flagged under a higher risk category.
In Mumbai, heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places. The IMD has cautioned residents about possible disruptions due to intense showers. Neighboring districts, including Raigad and Ratnagiri, may also witness heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and isolated spots, respectively.
Further south, Sindhudurg is likely to see heavy rainfall at isolated places, while Dhule in north Maharashtra may face heavy rainfall at a few places. For all districts under warning, the likelihood of these events is high.
The ghats of Pune, Nashik, and Satara have been placed under a red alert, with a high probability of experiencing extreme rainfall.
Authorities have advised residents in affected regions to remain alert and take necessary precautions, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
Heavy rains in Thane, Palghar: One killed, several shifted to safer locations
A man died after falling into a water-filled quarry, while an inundated bridge in the Kalyan area was closed after heavy rains lashed Maharashtra`s Thane district, officials said on Wednesday.
The neighbouring Palghar district also witnessed heavy overnight showers, flooding low-lying areas and disrupting movement at several locations, they said.
On Tuesday, authorities rescued 194 persons trapped in inundated areas of Vasai taluka in Palghar using boats and ropes, they added.
At Nanivali, in the Ambede area of Palghar, nearly 5,000 chickens perished after flooding at a farmer`s poultry farm, district disaster management CEO and resident deputy collector Subhash Badge said.
A man, identified as Aditya Singh, died after falling into a water-filled quarry around midnight at Rabale in Navi Mumbai township of Thane district, an official from the disaster control room said.
Flood waters rose over the Runde bridge in Kalyan, forcing its closure, stated Tehsildar Sachin Shejal.
