All schools and colleges in Mumbai have been ordered to remain closed in view of heavy rains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in the city and other districts in Maharashtra.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in the city and other districts in Maharashtra after incessant rains continued to lash Mumbai on Thursday.
As a precautionary measure, all schools and colleges in the city have been directed to remain closed to ensure the safety of students and staff. Moreover, citizens have been strongly advised to stay indoors and exercise caution in light of the rain alert.
In response to the adverse weather conditions, Mumbai University has decided to postpone all exams scheduled for July 27 due to heavy rain and a red alert by IMD.
Mumbai registered its wettest July ever on Wednesday, with the month so far witnessing a record 1557.8 mm rainfall, the IMD said.
Several areas in Nagpur also faced waterlogging following overnight heavy rainfall.
Railway tracks were seen submerged in rainwater as a train passed through Marine Lines station amidst heavy rains and a red alert warning.
RED ALERT ISSUED
The IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai and several districts in Maharashtra, including Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg areas.
The red alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places, is valid from 8 pm on Wednesday till July 27 afternoon and covers Mumbai city and suburban areas, the IMD said.
Heavy cloud cover and heavy rain are likely in Mumbai and the suburbs today, the IMD said.
LIGHTNING STRIKE KILLS 5
Five people died in four separate locations after being struck by lightning in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra on Wednesday. The incidents occurred amid heavy rain that had been battering the region. The meteorological department has also issued a red alert for Chandrapur.
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