Weather News Highlights: IMD 'Red Alert' For Heavy Rains In Maharashtra, Gujarat; Yellow Alert Closes 15 Roads In Himachal

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• Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday morning. While the heavy rains brought relief from the humid temperature, the showers led to waterlogging and flooding in parts of the capital.

• In Mahahrashtra, a red alert has been issued due to the heavy rains in the region. As per IMD, heavy heavy to extremely heavy showers are expected across central Maharashtra, Gujarat and the Konkan region.

• In Himachal Pradesh, a yellow alert has been issued for the region due to heavy rains. With the yellow alert, at least 15 roadways have been closed in the state.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain for Mumbai, which has been witnessing continuous rainfall for over several days now. IMD has issued ‘yellow alert’ for the city.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall for several parts of Maharashtra on July 23 and July 24. The Weather Department has issued “red alert” for the parts of the state.

Rains lashed Delhi parts on Wednesday morning bringing much needed respite from scorching heat.

Following India Meteorological Department’s (IMD’s) “yellow alert” warning for Mumbai and “orange alert” for adjacent Thane, under which the cities are expected to receive moderate to heavy downpour, the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has advised residents to step out only if necessary.

Heavy rains on Wednesday triggered waterlogging near Krishi Bhawan in Delhi.

The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a 'yellow alert' for the national capital--Delhi and its adjoining areas on Wednesday. Earlier, rains lashed Delhi and adjoining parts during wee hours.

Heavy rains lashed parts of Noida city on Wednesday.

The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted above normal temperatures with high humidity for next two days likely over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.

Amid the heavy rainfall warning in effect, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has mobilised teams throughout Maharashtra. Apart from their usual presence in Mumbai and Nagpur, NDRF units are now positioned in Vasai (Palghar), Thane, Ghatkopar, Powai (Kurla), Mahad (Raigad), Khed and Chiplun (Ratnagiri), Kudal (Sindhudurg), Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara.

Following heavy downpour during wee hours in national capital—Delhi on Wednesday, traffic snarls were witnessed in several areas of the city.

Three women were killed after a house collapsed due to a heavy rainfall in Gujarat's Dwarka district, National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) said on Wednesday.

NDRF said the three slain women were buried under the debris in Khambhalia taluka. NDRF said its team carried out rescue operations on a war footing and recovered all three bodies.

Following incessant rainfall during wee hours, severe waterlogging was witnessed in Uttar Pradesh's Noida Sector 62 on Wednesday.

Following heavy downpour in the national capital, Delhi Traffic on Wednesday issued traffic diversion advisory after water logging at Nigam Bodh Ghat.

Following heavy rainfall in Delhi, waterlogging was witnessed at Zakhira underpass in the national capital on Wednesday.

After heavy downpour, waterlogging was witnessed in parts of Gujarat’s Bharuch on Wednesday.

Mumbai Police has issued an advisory for residents of the city, urging them to stay in for the day and taking precautionary measures when necessary. Besides, the police has directed residents to call on 100 in case of any emergency.

The Delhi traffic has issued an advisory and alerts, informing commuters about the road stretches affected by waterlogging after heavy rain, and asked people to plan their journeys accordingly.

Due to waterlogging at the Nigambodh Ghat, Delhi's oldest crematorium, traffic diversions have been put in place, it said in a post on X.

The uprooting of a huge banyan tree in Haryana Maitri Bhawan, Rani Bagh led to traffic snarls in the area, the traffic police said.

Traffic was also affected on Ring Road near Indira Gandhi Stadium in the carriageway from Rajghat towards Sarai Kale Khan due to waterlogging near IP Flyover.

Heavy rains triggered a flood-like situation in Gujarat's Navsari. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday conducted an aerial survey of Jamnagar and adjoining Devbhumi Dwarka districts to assess the damage caused by heavy rains.

Rains have lashed several parts of coastal Saurashtra, including Porbandar, Jamnagar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts, for the past week, causing waterlogging and closure of roads.

To take stock of the situation, CM Patel conducted an aerial survey of villages and towns of Jamnagar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts, an official release said.

At least 25 roads in Himachal Pradesh were closed in view of heavy rains in the state as the weather office issued an orange alert in Chamba, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur districts on Tuesday.

Low to moderate flash flood risk is likely in isolated parts of Kangra, Sirmaur and Shimla districts in the next 24 hours, the met department said.

A 'yellow' warning of heavy rains at isolated places has also been issued throughout the state for the next four days till July 27. The weather department said there could be damage to plantation and standing crops, vulnerable structures and 'kutcha' houses due to strong winds and waterlogging in low-lying areas.

(via PTI)

Delhi Minister Atishi said 185 'Kanwar' camps have been set up in Delhi to accommodate Kanwariyas. "At a time 8000-10,000 Kanwariyas are accommodated at this camp (in Kashmere Gate). There is an arrangement of waterproof tents, bedding, toilets and a team of doctors at the Kanwar camps," Atishi said.

Assam's flood situation continues to improve gradually, with the affected population decreasing to 73,703 across 10 districts, according to an official bulletin on Tuesday. There was no loss of human lives reported during the day with the death toll due to floods, landslides, storms and lightnings remaining at 114, the Assam Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said.

Compared to Monday's figures, the number of affected districts has reduced from 12 to 10, with a decline in affected revenue circles from 22 to 20, and affected villages decreasing from 247 to 195.

Delhi Traffic Police said: "Traffic may be affected on Outer Ring Road in the carriageway from Peeragarhi towards Bhera roundabout due to a big pothole and damage of road near Bhera roundabout. Kindly plan your journey accordingly."

In the wake of heavy rains in the Kolhapur district of western Maharashtra, the Panchganga river is flowing just a few inches below the danger mark on Wednesday, officials said.

As per the figures recorded at 10 am, the water level of the Panchganga at Rajaram weir reached 42.2 feet, which is 8 inches below the danger mark of 43 feet, they said.

The water level of the Radhanagari dam in the district has gone up to 92 per cent. The water storage of the dam is 7.71 TMC and water is being released at the rate of 1,500 cusecs from the dam, a district official said.

A 26-year-old civil services aspirant was electrocuted after he touched an iron gate that had electricity running through it following heavy rains in central Delhi's Patel Nagar area, police said on Tuesday.

The incident occurred on Monday afternoon when Nilesh Rai, an engineer and a native of Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh, had stepped out of his PG accommodation to buy something.

A picture purportedly showing Rai's upper body stuck to the gate with his feet in water and wires dangling from an electric pole was doing the rounds on social media.

The India Meteorological Department(IMD) on Wednesday predicted very heavy rainfall likely to continue over Central India during next two days and heavy rainfall during subsequent three days.

The India Meteorological Department(IMD) on Wednesday predicted "exceptionally heavy rainfall" over parts of Gujarat.

“Exceptionally heavy rainfall (>40 cm) very likely over Gujarat Region today,” IMD has said.

The India Meteorological Department(IMD) on Wednesday predicted extremely heavy rainfall likely to continue over Konkan and Goa, central Maharashtra during next two days. The Weather Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall thereafter in the regions.

The water level of Gira Waterfalls in Waghai rises due to heavy rainfall in Gujarat on Wednesday.

The India Meteorological Department(IMD) on Wednesday said heavy to very heavy rainfall was recorded in Odisha during the past 24-hours. The Weather Department said the state’s parts including Bargarh has received 20cms of rainfall, Sonepur 16 cms and Rayagada 13 cms and Nawapara 12 cms in the past 24-hours.

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicted heavy rainfall for next three days in Andhra Pradesh parts beginning from July 24.

Heavy rainfall triggered waterlogging in parts of Gujarat's Vadodara on Wednesday.

The India Meteorological Department(IMD) on Wednesday announced ‘Monsoon Awareness Week’ from July 27 to August 2.

The IMD on Tuesday issued a yellow alert for Delhi for the next two days, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall in several areas of the city. This alert comes after Delhi-NCR woke up to strong showers on Wednesday morning.

As per the Met Department, the rainfall is expected to continue on Thursday and Friday as well.

Monsoon fury hits rural Surat. As per the latest visuals, flooding has disrupted traffic in the area. A team of SDRF officials have also been deployed and have rescued over 20 people amid heavy rainfall.

As per the latest update from the Indian Meteorological Department, a red alert has been issued for Madhya Maharashtra and Saurashtra & Kutch regions for today and July 25.

Amid heavy rains, a wall collapsed in a society complex in Maharashtra's Pimpri-Chichwad. As of now no injuries have been reported, however, several vehicles have been damaged.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had sounded red alertfor central Maharashtra, Gujarat, Konkan and Goa.

Furthermore, as per the Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai, moderate to heavy rain (yellow alert) is expected in the city and suburbs.

An orange alert has been issued for Thane, with a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Fifteen roads were closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh following heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours even as the weather office issued a 'yellow' alert of heavy rain at isolated places for the next four days till July 28.

A total of 15 roads -- 12 in Mandi, two in Kinnaur and one in Kangra district -- were closed for vehicular traffic, while 62 transformers were disrupted in the state, according to the state emergency operation centre.

(via PTI)