IMD Issues Red Alert for Mumbai and Thane, Orange Alert for Palghar
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and Thane, with predictions of heavy rains in parts of the city. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued for Palghar district in Maharashtra. The IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms with lightning, and gusty winds at isolated places in these areas. Residents are advised to take precautions while moving out due to the expected severe weather conditions.
The weather forecast for Mumbai and its surrounding areas has been tumultuous, with heavy rains occurring at regular intervals. The city has been experiencing showers since Monday night, and the IMD has predicted moderate to heavy spells of rainfall for Wednesday. The weather agency also anticipates thunderstorms accompanied by moderate to heavy rain in the city and suburbs over the next 24 hours, with the possibility of very heavy rainfall at isolated places towards the night and early morning.
In addition to Mumbai and Thane, red alerts have been issued for Pune, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts, indicating extremely heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds at isolated places. The IMD has also issued an orange alert for Palghar district, highlighting the potential for adverse weather conditions in the area.
A nowcast warning issued at 7 pm on Wednesday by the IMD stated that thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph are very likely to occur at isolated places in several districts, including Mumbai, Palghar, Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Solapur, and Satara over the next 3-4 hours. The weather department has advised residents to stay indoors and exercise caution during this period.
Despite a brief dry spell, Mumbai and its suburbs have continued to experience rainfall, with breezy conditions and overcast skies prevailing on Wednesday morning. The BMC reported a high tide hitting the coast at 5.28 am, with a height of 3.53 meters, and another high tide is expected at 5.03 pm with a height of 2.91 meters. Low tides are also anticipated during the day, lowering to 2.38 meters at 12.12 pm and 1.69 meters at 11.56 pm.
Looking ahead, the IMD has issued a green alert for Mumbai for the weekend, indicating a subsiding of the rains by Friday and Saturday. The weather forecast for September 26 includes an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts of Maharashtra, signaling the need for continued vigilance and preparedness for potential adverse weather conditions.
In conclusion, residents of Mumbai, Thane, and surrounding areas are urged to stay informed about the weather updates, take necessary precautions, and avoid venturing out during the predicted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The IMD’s alerts serve as a reminder to prioritize safety and well-being during such challenging weather conditions.
