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Heavy Rain Brings Orange Alert to Mumbai, Thane, Palghar
Heavy rain returned to Mumbai and nearby areas after several dry days.
The rain made many people feel relieved.
Weather officials warned that very heavy rain could continue in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar.
They issued an Orange Alert for the next 48 hours.
A low-pressure weather system over the Arabian Sea is helping create the rain.
Some roads in Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara became flooded.
In some places, the water reached people’s knees.
Residents were told to avoid dangerous places and be careful because strong winds may occur.
More rain is expected through Monday, with lighter to moderate rain forecast for Tuesday.
Heavy rain returned to Mumbai and several parts of Maharashtra after a prolonged dry spell.
The India Meteorological Department issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar for 48 hours.
Meteorologists attributed the rainfall to a persistent low-pressure area over the Arabian Sea.
Waterlogging affected Vasai-Virar, Nalasopara and other parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Mumbai recorded 52.07 mm of rain in the island city, 72.71 mm in eastern suburbs and 65.96 mm in western suburbs over 24 hours.
- Who
- Residents of Mumbai and nearby districts, along with the India Meteorological Department and meteorologists.
- What
- Heavy rain returned to Mumbai and surrounding areas, causing waterlogging and prompting an Orange Alert.
- Where
- Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara, along Maharashtra’s Konkan coast.
- When
- Rain began on Sunday; heavy to very heavy rain was forecast for the next 48 hours, with rain expected through Monday and into Tuesday.
- Why
- A persistent low-pressure area over the Arabian Sea created favorable conditions for rainfall along the Konkan coast.
Key facts
- Alert
- Orange Alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar for the next 48 hours.
- Rainfall period
- The rainfall figures covered the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. on Sunday.
- Mumbai island rainfall
- 52.07 mm average rainfall.
- Eastern suburbs rainfall
- 72.71 mm average rainfall.
- Western suburbs rainfall
- 65.96 mm average rainfall.
- Main impact
- Waterlogging and submerged roads, especially in Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara.
- Forecast
- Heavy to very heavy rain through Monday, followed by light to moderate rain on Tuesday.
Sources
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