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IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert for Maharashtra; Schools May Be Closed
✍️ India.com
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 05:36 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for Maharashtra on August 9, warning of potential flooding in Mumbai and prompting authorities to consider school closures.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released a heavy rain alert for the state of Maharashtra on August 9, citing the likelihood of intense rainfall across the region.
The alert specifically highlights Mumbai as a high‑risk area, where heavy showers could lead to localized flooding and waterlogging.
In response, local education authorities are reviewing the possibility of closing schools for the day, though a final decision has not yet been announced.
Residents are urged to monitor official weather updates and take precautions against sudden downpours.
The alert specifically highlights Mumbai as a high‑risk area, where heavy showers could lead to localized flooding and waterlogging.
In response, local education authorities are reviewing the possibility of closing schools for the day, though a final decision has not yet been announced.
Residents are urged to monitor official weather updates and take precautions against sudden downpours.