Mumbai, 17 August (Kiran News). The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Vidarbha, Konkan, and western Maharashtra. Rivers in Ratnagiri and Raigad have crossed the danger mark, prompting district administrations to advise residents in low-lying areas to move to safer locations. Heavy rain has continued in Mumbai and its suburbs since last night, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas, while municipal workers are carrying out drainage work. Fishermen have also been warned not to venture into the sea.
The State Emergency Operations Centre said on Sunday that the Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai, has predicted thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the state between today and 21 August. Extremely heavy rainfall is likely in the Konkan and the Ghats region of central Maharashtra, and heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at some places in Marathwada, accompanied by lightning, thunder, and winds blowing at 40-50 km per hour. In Raigad district, the Amba river has crossed the danger mark, while in Ratnagiri district, the Kundalika, Jagbudi, and Kodavali rivers have also crossed warning levels and residents have been informed. District administrations have instructed citizens to remain safe in flood situations and urged everyone to exercise caution.
In Washim district, rain has continued for a third consecutive day, affecting rivers and streams with flooding. In the Kondala Jhamre area of Washim, 40 animals were swept away in sudden floods; 10 to 15 have been found while the others remain missing. Heavy rainfall since morning in Yavatmal district has led to a surge of water into the Isapur Dam, resulting in 9 gates being opened up to 50 centimetres. Water on the bridge over the Penganga river near Shembalpimpri has led to the complete closure of the Pusad-Hingoli state highway. In Dharangaon city of Jalgaon, the Dharani stream has flooded for the second day in a row, disrupting normal life in the area. Heavy rainfall since midnight has caused the stream to swell like a river, and in the absence of embankments, floodwaters have rapidly entered shops and houses.
Between 17 and 20 August, winds of 50-60 kilometres per hour will blow along the Konkan coast and the sea will remain turbulent, so fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing out. Meanwhile, citizens are receiving alert messages via the Sachet app to remain cautious about disasters. The administration has also instructed the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force to stay on alert for emergencies.
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