Schools and colleges in Raigad, Maharashtra remained closed due to heavy rainfall, while a heavy rainfall warning was issued for several districts in Telangana on July 20 and 21. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared a red alert for Palghar and Raigad districts and an orange alert for Thane, Mumbai, and Ratnagiri districts. The IMD forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated locations, leading to an orange alert in Mumbai and a red alert in Palghar and Raigad until July 19.
The IMD also warned of light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall expected to continue over Maharashtra for the next five days and over Gujarat for the next three days. Konkan, Goa, ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat were likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall on July 19.
Additionally, the IMD predicted rainfall for several states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan, during the specified dates.
Mumbai experienced heavy to very heavy rainfall on July 18, recording an average of 88.24 mm. Palghar and Thane districts were on alert until July 20, while Raigad remained on an orange alert until July 21. Authorities advised residents to stay indoors and avoid venturing out.
In Telangana, based on the heavy rainfall predictions, there was an expectation that the government might order the closure of schools. Delhi’s schools also remained closed until July 18 due to rising water levels in the Yamuna River. Officials will provide further updates on school closures and other related information.
The IMD also warned of light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall expected to continue over Maharashtra for the next five days and over Gujarat for the next three days. Konkan, Goa, ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat were likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall on July 19.
Additionally, the IMD predicted rainfall for several states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan, during the specified dates.
Mumbai experienced heavy to very heavy rainfall on July 18, recording an average of 88.24 mm. Palghar and Thane districts were on alert until July 20, while Raigad remained on an orange alert until July 21. Authorities advised residents to stay indoors and avoid venturing out.
In Telangana, based on the heavy rainfall predictions, there was an expectation that the government might order the closure of schools. Delhi’s schools also remained closed until July 18 due to rising water levels in the Yamuna River. Officials will provide further updates on school closures and other related information.
