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IMD Issues Rain Alert for Multiple Districts in Maharashtra on August 21
✍️ India.com
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 11:37 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for several districts in Maharashtra for today, August 21, prompting authorities to assess school closures.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a rain alert today for a number of districts across Maharashtra as the monsoon season intensifies. The advisory, dated August 21, warns of moderate to heavy showers that could develop over the next few hours.
Authorities in the state are closely monitoring the situation, noting that the expected rainfall may lead to localized flooding in low‑lying areas and on water‑logged roads.
The education department has been asked to review the alert and decide on school closures in the affected districts. Parents have been advised to stay tuned to official notifications before sending children to school.
Residents are urged to take precautionary measures, avoid unnecessary travel, and keep emergency contacts handy as the weather system moves inland.
Authorities in the state are closely monitoring the situation, noting that the expected rainfall may lead to localized flooding in low‑lying areas and on water‑logged roads.
The education department has been asked to review the alert and decide on school closures in the affected districts. Parents have been advised to stay tuned to official notifications before sending children to school.
Residents are urged to take precautionary measures, avoid unnecessary travel, and keep emergency contacts handy as the weather system moves inland.