Maharashtra weather update: IMD sounds red alert in coastal areas, predicts heavy rains in coming days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an updated weather forecast, lifting red alerts previously in effect for Kerala and Tamil Nadu. However, the IMD warned of the potential for heavy rainfall along the coastal regions of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, with a red alert remaining in place for these areas.
An orange alert signifying heavy rain remains in effect for several other states including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
The IMD’s latest press release specifically highlighted the risk of “extremely heavy rainfall (>20 cm/24 hours) likely at isolated places over Coastal Karnataka on June 16th,” with similar conditions anticipated in Goa. Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can expect light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Telangana will experience similar conditions until June 19th.
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The Southwest monsoon’s arrival in parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha brings a heightened risk of heavy rainfall in these regions. Gujarat and Maharashtra, in particular, should brace for heavy downpours anticipated from June 18th onwards. Northwest India is also expected to experience wet spells, with Haryana forecast for June 21st, Uttar Pradesh from June 18th, and Himachal Pradesh from June 20th. Rajasthan and Uttarakhand will continue to experience monsoon rains until June 21st.
Mumbai experienced the immediate impact of this weather pattern. Heavy rainfall inundated several parts of the city in the early hours of Monday, particularly South Mumbai and the western suburbs, between 2 am and 5 am. The IMD issued an orange alert for the city, warning of the potential for localised flooding and significant traffic disruptions.
Rainfall totals were substantial. The Fort area recorded the highest rainfall with 74 mm, followed by Bandra (62 mm), Malabar Hill (60 mm), and Lower Parel (58 mm). Significant rainfall was also recorded in Haji Ali (57 mm), Matunga (56 mm), Grant Road and Santacruz (47 mm each), and Dadar (41 mm). The western suburbs also saw heavy showers, with Andheri (33 mm), Mumbai Central (30 mm), and Borivali (28 mm) receiving notable amounts of rainfall.
In contrast to Mumbai’s deluge, neighboring Thane remained largely dry during the same period. However, rainfall is predicted for Thane later in the day. The IMD’s seven-day forecast predicts the continuation of heavy rain in Mumbai, particularly in South Mumbai and parts of the Western suburbs.
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