Heavy Rain Pounds Mumbai: Red Alert Issued as Showers Continue Throughout the Week

Mumbai and several parts of Maharashtra are bracing for heavy rainfall as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for intense downpours expected over the coming days. Following a recent pattern of erratic monsoons, the IMD highlighted a cyclonic circulation over north-central Maharashtra, signaling increased precipitation, particularly in the Konkan region.

As of today, heavy rain has already affected multiple locations in Mumbai, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert for Nashik. Orange alerts are in place for Palghar, Pune, Nandurbar, and Dhule, while nearly every city in Maharashtra is currently under a yellow alert for the day .

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has forecasted a generally cloudy sky over the city, with moderate rain and thundershowers anticipated throughout both the city and its suburbs. Specifically, September 27 has been marked as a critical day, with heavy rainfall expected in isolated areas. The IMD predicts that some locations could receive more than 12 centimeters of rain .

In addition to the immediate concerns for Mumbai, the IMD noted that the Konkan and Goa region, along with central Maharashtra, could see widespread light to moderate rainfall throughout the week. The risk of heavy rainfall is expected to extend into various parts of central Maharashtra and Gujarat from September 28, with isolated heavy rain projected .

Residents are advised to remain cautious and prepared, particularly as the weather department has highlighted a moderate flash flood risk for several watersheds, especially in the south Gujarat region and coastal areas of Konkan and Goa. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond to any emergencies resulting from flooding .

Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rainfall, as local infrastructure may be impacted by the severe weather .