The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and its suburbs as the city received heavy rainfall on Wednesday.

A red alert for Raigad and Palghar districts predicting heavy to very rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rain at isolated places. One National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team each has been deployed in both the districts.

Rivers Savitri, Amba and Patalganga in Raigad district have crossed the danger mark. District Collector Yogesh Mhase has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges today.

Meanwhile, An orange alert is sounded for Thane district.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Heavy rain lashes parts of Mumbai.IMD has issued a 'Red' alert for Palghar, and Raigad districts and an 'Orange' alert for Thane, Mumbai and Ratnagiri today. pic.twitter.com/HR0KUqGCPZ

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On Tuesday, Mumbai and suburbs received light or moderate rainfall with intermittent spells of heavy rain.

Heavy rains in six districts of Marathwada

Heavy rainfall was recorded in six out of eight districts of central Maharashtra's Marathwada region, officials said on Wednesday. No heavy rains were reported in Aurangabad and Latur districts. As many as 43 circles -- each circle comprising several villages -- recorded rainfall of 65 mm or more on Tuesday. Limbgaon circle in Nanded district recorded the highest rainfall of 153.50 mm in a single day.

First Published:Jul 19, 2023 11:00 AM IST