Mumbai Braces for Heavy Rains, Orange Alert Issued for City and Surrounding Districts

Mumbai and several districts in Maharashtra are facing an orange alert for heavy rainfall today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri districts of Konkan from August 24th onwards. The alert also extends to Pune and Satara in western Maharashtra and some districts in Vidarbha. This follows an earlier warning of heavy rainfall in the next 3-4 hours for Mumbai and its suburbs.

Heavy Rainfall Warning for Several Indian States Amid Active Monsoon

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for several states across India, including Uttarakhand, Odisha, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Konkan, with an Orange alert for Uttarakhand, Odisha, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Konkan, and Goa. The IMD has also warned of potential flooding, traffic disruptions, and damage to infrastructure due to the heavy rainfall. Delhi is expected to have pleasant weather with light rain, while Mumbai anticipates moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in the evening.

Heavy Rains Forecast Across India: Orange Alert Issued for Multiple States

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several states in India, predicting heavy rainfall on August 20. The alert covers West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, and Kerala, with the possibility of very heavy rainfall in some areas. The IMD attributes the anticipated downpours to a low-pressure area over south Bangladesh. The agency also forecasts a continuation of wet weather in various parts of the country for the upcoming days, including Delhi where light rain is expected.

Delhi Experiencing Longest Continuous Rainfall in 13 Years, More Rain Expected

The National Capital Region (NCR) is experiencing the longest continuous spell of rain in 13 years, with downpours lasting 14 days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts more rain in the coming days, attributing the heavy rainfall to a combination of factors including the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) returning to neutral and the La Niña phase expected to develop later this month. The IMD forecasts indicate that the monsoon will be above normal for the remaining months, with September likely to see more rainfall than August.

Heavy Rains Expected Across India This Weekend

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for several states in India, predicting heavy rainfall on Saturday, August 17. The monsoon weather system is expected to bring significant rainfall to regions including West Bengal, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha.

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