Maharashtra Rains: IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Mumbai on Saturday, Orange Alert For 8 Districts

Kishan Jawale, District Collector, Raigad said, “Due to incessant rainfall in Raigad, three rivers were running above danger level. We got a message that a cargo boat had run aground off and 14 people were stuck in it…we took the help of local divers…but because of the high tide, we decided to do the rescue op with the Indian Coast Guard’s helicopter…India Coast Guard’s helicopter rescued all 14 people safely…their medical check-up will be done.”

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, and Satara districts of Maharashtra for Saturday, indicating the possibility of heavy to very heavy showers, while Mumbai saw a lull in rain activity on Friday.

Kishan Jawale, District Collector of Raigad said all 14 people were safely rescued from the cargo boat that went adrift. The Indian Coast Guard helicopter evacuated 14 Indian crew of the grounded vessel bulk carrier JSW Raigad

Due to the heavy rain yesterday in Pune city and surrounding areas, water seeped into houses in multiple parts of Pune. Chief Minister Shinde has directed that the cleaning campaign should be carried out on a war level with the help of the municipal corporation and private cleaning companies to remove the mud, sludge, and waste from these houses, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Office. 

Mumbai University has declared a holiday in Raigad and Ratnagiri districts due to heavy rains, prioritizing student safety. All exams scheduled for the morning and afternoon sessions on Friday, July 26, 2024, in these districts have been postponed. Revised dates for the exams will be announced shortly, according to Pooja Raudale, Director of the Examination and Evaluation Board.

The BMC had issued an advisory stating that Mumbai's weather and rainfall are currently normal, allowing daily life to continue smoothly. Consequently, all schools and colleges in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) area will remain open on Friday, July 26. The BMC urged parents to disregard any rumors about school and college closures and to rely solely on official information from the BMC. The civic administration advised citizens to stay in contact with their respective schools and colleges for the latest updates.

According to the BMC, the highest recorded rainfall from 8 am on July 25 to 8 am on July 26, 2024, is as follows: Nariyal Wadi Municipal School in Vakola received 142.2 mm, Sewri Koliwada Municipal School in Sewri received 137.6 mm, 'N' Ward Office in Ghatkopar recorded 133.34 mm, Charkop Sector 1 Municipal School in Kandivali (West) received 131.8 mm, Magathane Bus Depot in Borivali saw 129.2 mm, Eksar Municipal School in Borivali recorded 128.2 mm, Barve Nagar Municipal School in Ghatkopar (West) received 125.2 mm, BKC Fire Station received 124 mm, Nadkarni Park Municipal School in Wadala (East) saw 119.4 mm, SWD Workshop in Dadar recorded 119.34 mm, Maravli Municipal School in Chembur received 118.6 mm, and N.M. Joshi Marg Municipal School in Lower Parel saw 117 mm.

According to the BMC, the highest recorded rainfall from 8 am on July 25 to 8 am on July 26, 2024, is as follows: Nariyal Wadi Municipal School in Vakola received 142.2 mm, Sewri Koliwada Municipal School in Sewri received 137.6 mm, 'N' Ward Office in Ghatkopar recorded 133.34 mm, Charkop Sector 1 Municipal School in Kandivali (West) received 131.8 mm, Magathane Bus Depot in Borivali saw 129.2 mm, Eksar Municipal School in Borivali recorded 128.2 mm, Barve Nagar Municipal School in Ghatkopar (West) received 125.2 mm, BKC Fire Station received 124 mm, Nadkarni Park Municipal School in Wadala (East) saw 119.4 mm, SWD Workshop in Dadar recorded 119.34 mm, Maravli Municipal School in Chembur received 118.6 mm, and N.M. Joshi Marg Municipal School in Lower Parel saw 117 mm.

In the past 24 hours, Mumbai City recorded an average of 81 mm of rainfall, the Western Suburbs saw 92 mm, and the Eastern Suburbs experienced 80 mm.