While several other districts have been issued an orange warning (heavy rainfall is expected) for the next four days, beginning Wednesday, Mumbai has been issued a yellow notice (chances of moderate rainfall) by the meteorological departmentread moreHeavy rains, as well as strong winds, thunderstorms, and lightning, struck areas of Maharashtra on Tuesday, killing at least six people in Kalyan, Mumbai, and one in Pune. Additionally, a hoarding collapsed, crushing about ten motorcycles and toppling off a mobile tower, according to sources.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADWhile several other districts have been issued an orange warning (heavy rainfall is expected) for the next four days, beginning Wednesday, Mumbai has been issued a yellow notice (chances of moderate rainfall) by the meteorological department.More from India
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Watch | Overnight rains leave India’s tech capital Bengaluru roads waterlogged, cars submergedIn Kalyan, near Mumbai, six people lost their lives and six others were seriously injured after a building slab collapsed.In a X post, CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that the families of the deceased will receive financial assistance of ₹5 lakh from the State Government.Pune witnessed several incidents. A hoarding collapsed, crushing nearly 10 motorcycles. In Ahilyanagar, another hoarding fell, trapping at least seven two-wheelers, though no injuries were reported. A mobile tower collapsed, injuring at least five people. And a 10-year-old child tragically died after being electrocuted by a pole during the downpour.In Satara, a large mobile tower crashed onto the road, trapping about 10 vehicles and injuring five people.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADHeavy rains also caused waterlogging in Mumbai, with Thane and Bhayander particularly affected. The Andheri subway was temporarily shut down due to flooding. Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam had to switch to the Mumbai Metro to avoid traffic jams and reach his residence in the western suburbs.Meanwhile, in Ratnagiri, a landslide disrupted train services on the Konkan Railway line between Veravali and Vilawade stations around 6:30 PM. Several trains were halted as clearing operations were initiated.Authorities are urging citizens to remain cautious and avoid travel in affected areas as emergency teams continue relief and restoration work.Suburban train commuters claimed local services were running with some delays though Railway authorities said they were unaffected.Parts of Maharashtra may witness heavy rain with thunder and gusty winds between May 21 and 24 following a cyclonic circulation which is likely to form over the east-central Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast, the Met department said.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADThe Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai, issued a release on Tuesday evening stating that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the same region around May 22, and thereafter, it may move northwards and intensify further.Met department official Shubhangi Bhute said rainfall activity over Maharashtra may increase between May 21 and May 24 under the influence of the cyclonic circulation.The weather system is expected to impact parts of Maharashtra, including south Konkan, south central Maharashtra and Mumbai, she said.“There is a possibility of heavy rainfall with thunder at some places, accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph or possibly higher at isolated locations,” Bhute said.End of Article
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Rain havoc in Maharashtra: 7 dead, orange alert issued for several districts; yellow for Mumbai
