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“Extremely heavy rainfall is likely over Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts with very intense spells in some areas. Coastal districts such as Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, along with the ghat regions of Nashik, are also expected to witness heavy showers,” an IMD official said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. For September 28, a red alert has been issued for Raigad district and the ghats of Pune, while districts including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Nashik, Satara and Kolhapur will remain under orange alert
Dharashiv, in particular, has faced continuous downpours over the past two days. On the night of September 21, heavy rains triggered flood-like conditions in the Paranda and Bhoom talukas. Many residents were left stranded, prompting the NDRF to rush to affected areas and relocate people to safer locations.
The city has been experiencing heavy rainfall continuously since Monday. The torrential rainfall has disrupted normal life in Kolkata. Numerous regions of Kolkata are under knee-deep water due to continuous overnight rain. Streets, paths, and even big plazas are inundated. Water has flooded homes in extensive areas of South and North Kolkata. Numerous homes have been swept away.
Continuous heavy rains over the past few days have severely damaged crops in Sangoba village, causing major financial distress for local farmers. Villagers have demanded that the government conduct immediate surveys (panchanamas) and provide fair compensation, taking into account both current and past flood-related damages.
