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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Mumbai; Heavy Rains Set to Intensify in Thane and Raigad
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 05:48 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rainfall is expected to intensify over Mumbai, with an orange alert remaining in effect for the districts of Thane and Raigad.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, signalling that heavy rainfall is set to intensify over the next 24 hours.
The orange alert remains in force for the districts of Thane and Raigad, where rainfall amounts are projected to reach 70–120 mm in the next few hours. Residents in these areas are advised to take precautionary measures.
Local authorities have urged people to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid unnecessary travel. Traffic disruptions are expected, especially on major arterial roads that are prone to flooding.
Meteorologists predict that the heavy showers will continue through Sunday, with a gradual decline in intensity thereafter. Citizens are encouraged to monitor IMD updates and heed instructions from local officials.
The orange alert remains in force for the districts of Thane and Raigad, where rainfall amounts are projected to reach 70–120 mm in the next few hours. Residents in these areas are advised to take precautionary measures.
Local authorities have urged people to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid unnecessary travel. Traffic disruptions are expected, especially on major arterial roads that are prone to flooding.
Meteorologists predict that the heavy showers will continue through Sunday, with a gradual decline in intensity thereafter. Citizens are encouraged to monitor IMD updates and heed instructions from local officials.