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Maharashtra Issues Red Alert for Pune, Orange Alert for Mumbai; Schools Shut Amid Heavy Rain Threat
✍️ DD News
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 04:36 AM
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The Maharashtra government has issued a red alert for Pune and an orange alert for Mumbai, prompting the closure of schools across the state as heavy rainfall is expected.
The Maharashtra government has declared a red alert for Pune and an orange alert for Mumbai following forecasts of heavy rainfall in the region. As a result, schools across the state have been closed for the day to ensure student safety.
The Meteorological Department warned that the monsoon showers could bring intense downpours and potential flooding in low‑lying areas. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid traveling on major roads.
Officials have set up emergency response teams and are monitoring river levels closely. Parents and teachers have been advised to keep children at home and to follow updates from the state’s weather services.
The Meteorological Department warned that the monsoon showers could bring intense downpours and potential flooding in low‑lying areas. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid traveling on major roads.
Officials have set up emergency response teams and are monitoring river levels closely. Parents and teachers have been advised to keep children at home and to follow updates from the state’s weather services.