IMD Issues Red Alert for Mumbai as Heavy Rain Threat Continues Through Weekend

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai on Friday following several days of unrelenting monsoon showers that have affected transportation services and flooded areas of the city.

Over the weekend, the IMD predicted severe to very heavy rainfall along with sporadic periods of extremely heavy rainfall.

Red Alert Issued For The Weekend

A red alert has been issued by IMD on Saturday and Sunday for the city of Mumbai, which suggests that there is the potential for severe weather that could cause trouble in daily life and the city’s transport systems.

IMD also issued a red alert for the nearby regions of Thane, Palghar, and Raigad. 

Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Mumbai on July 4 and 5 with isolated places likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall, as per the district wise forecast issued by the IMD and released on Friday afternoon. 

The IMD described the forecast as “very likely”

The latest warning follows an eventful week in Mumbai due to heavy rains caused by the delayed onset of the southwest monsoon season. There have been complaints of water-logging, traffic problems, and disruption to suburban railway services in some areas of Mumbai, while authorities are monitoring low lying areas for possible flooding.

The IMD has also warned that adverse weather conditions are expected to continue beyond the weekend.

Residents Advised To Avoid Unnecessary Travel

 According to the forecast, on Monday, heavy to very heavy rain is expected in a few places in Mumbai, and heavy rain is expected to continue in some places in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Residents have been warned by local authorities and disaster management organizations to keep a close eye on official weather updates and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain. As authorities are ready for possible waterlogging, traffic jams, and localized floods, emergency response teams have been put on high alert.