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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rain in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar Today
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🗓 03 Aug 2026, 08:39 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert warning of heavy rainfall for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, urging residents to take precautions.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the Mumbai metropolitan region, including Thane and Palghar, signalling a high probability of heavy rainfall today.
The alert, valid from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time, indicates that rainfall amounts could exceed 50 mm in some areas, potentially leading to localized flooding and waterlogging.
Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose outdoor items, and keep emergency supplies such as bottled water and flashlights on hand. Local authorities have also urged commuters to use public transport where possible.
This alert follows a series of warnings issued by the IMD across Maharashtra in recent days, as the region faces a persistent low‑pressure system bringing moisture from the Arabian Sea.
The alert, valid from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time, indicates that rainfall amounts could exceed 50 mm in some areas, potentially leading to localized flooding and waterlogging.
Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose outdoor items, and keep emergency supplies such as bottled water and flashlights on hand. Local authorities have also urged commuters to use public transport where possible.
This alert follows a series of warnings issued by the IMD across Maharashtra in recent days, as the region faces a persistent low‑pressure system bringing moisture from the Arabian Sea.