As we enter the last month of monsoon, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted 'moderate to heavy rainfall' in Mumbai, Thane and other parts of Maharashtra for the next 3-4 days. Mumbai has been receiving intermittent showers since Ganesh Chaturthi, which began on September 10. All Pics/Shadab Khan, Sameer Markande and Satej Shinde.
Updated On: 2021-09-13 04:36 PM IST
On September 12, IMD issued a yellow alert for Mumbai with heavy showers predicted in the next two days. Pic/Satej Shinde
IMD has issued an orange alert for the Palghar region and forecasted extremely heavy rain till September 15. Keeping this in mind, there is likely to be waterlogging and will have an adverse impact on traffic in the city. Pic/Satej Shinde
According to BMC, Mumbai's eastern suburbs received 47 mm and western suburbs recorded 56 mm of rainfall till 8 am on September 12. Pic/Satej Shinde
Not only Mumbai but Thane and other districts of Maharashtra are also likely to receive substantial rain in the coming days. Pic/Sameer Markande
A yellow alert has been issued for Nagpur, Wardha, Gondia, Amravati, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli etc. districts. Yellow alert generally signals authorities to 'be aware' of the danger. During this monsoon season only, Raigad and Ratnagiri districts have witnessed tremendous rain and faced a lot of damages. Pic/Satej Shinde
As Maharashtra govt has relaxed Covid-19 restrictions, people can be seen enjoying themselves at Bandstand in Bandra. The IMD has also advised fishermen to not venture into the North Maharashtra coast till September 15. Pic/Shadab Khan
As per the IMD forecast, the fishermen community have also been told to avoid the South-Maharashtra coast till September 14 due to the possibility of heavy rain. Pic/Shadab Khan
