Maharashtra's 8 Districts To Witness Heavy Downpour, IMD Issues Orange Alert

Mumbai: 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.

After nearly two days of intense showers, Mumbai was largely rain-free and the IMD has issued a yellow alert for the financial capital and adjoining Thane district for Saturday, predicting heavy showers in isolated areas.

According to the IMD, an orange alert has also been issued for Chandrapur, Gondia and Gadchiroli districts.

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