The Maharashtra government has issued an advisory urging people to remain cautious following a forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the state over the next three days.
The Revenue and Forest Department, in a release on Friday, said that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in central Maharashtra, Konkan and Vidarbha between September 27 and 29.
Orange and red alerts have been issued for certain districts, with instructions for precautionary and preparatory measures to be taken through the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC).
According to the advisory, central Maharashtra and Konkan are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places between September 27 and 29, with extremely heavy showers likely in some areas on September 28.
Vidarbha may record light to moderate rain at several places, along with heavy rainfall at some locations, on September 27.
Marathwada, already reeling under heavy rains, is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall between September 26 and 29, with the possibility of heavy to very heavy showers on September 27 and 28.
The government has appealed to the public to follow official instructions, avoid hazardous zones and refrain from travelling to flood-prone areas.
People have been advised not to take shelter under trees during thunderstorms and to take all precautions for flood safety.
Residents in affected regions should use local relief shelters if necessary and avoid unnecessary travel during flood situations. People have also been strictly cautioned against crossing waterlogged roads or bridges, and urged not to spread or believe rumours, the release said.
IMD predicts heavy showers in Mumbai, suburbs; orange alert issued
With an orange alert in place, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs on Saturday, officials said.
The IMD, in its forecast at 8 am, valid for 24 hours, said that Mumbai will witness “cloudy sky with heavy rain” in the city and suburbs, with the possibility of very heavy rainfall at isolated places.
The weather department on Friday issued an orange alert for the metropolis, predicting heavy to very rainfall at isolated places for the next three days.
The city and suburban areas woke up to overcast skies, while some areas received light to moderate showers.
