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Pune on Red Alert
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🗓 16 Aug 2026, 10:02 AM
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Maharashtra is bracing for heavy rain, with Pune on red alert and Mumbai on orange alert. Schools in the state have been shut today due to the weather conditions.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Pune, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city. As a precautionary measure, schools in Pune have been closed for the day. Mumbai, on the other hand, is on orange alert, with predictions of moderate to heavy rainfall. The state government has advised citizens to take necessary precautions and stay indoors during the rainy period. The heavy rainfall is expected to affect normal life in the city, with potential disruptions to traffic and daily activities.