Maharashtra Weather: Red Alert Raigad, Yellow Alert Mumbai
- The monsoon's active phase has triggered alerts across Maharashtra, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy rainfall.
- Thunderstorms with lightning are expected in Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, Washim, Yavatmal, Wardha, Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli.
- भारतीय हवामान खात्याकडून मुंबई महानगरात (मुंबई शहर आणि उपनगरे) पुढील ३ तासांसाठी मुसळधार पावसाचा इशारा देण्यात आला आहे.
Monsoon Rains Disrupt Life in Maharashtra, Alerts Issued
Updated June 16, 2025
The monsoon’s active phase has triggered alerts across Maharashtra, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy rainfall. Raigad district faces a red alert, while Ratnagiri, sindhudurg, and the ghat sections of Pune, Satara, and Kolhapur are under orange alerts. mumbai, Palghar, Thane, the Nashik ghat section, Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, and Gadchiroli have been issued yellow alerts.
Thunderstorms with lightning are expected in Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, Washim, Yavatmal, Wardha, Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli. Increased rainfall intensity is highly likely to cause traffic disruptions and impact daily life. the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has cautioned Mumbai Metropolitan Region residents about heavy rains for the next three hours, advising them to call 1916 for emergencies. The weather role is crucial in these events.
भारतीय हवामान खात्याकडून मुंबई महानगरात (मुंबई शहर आणि उपनगरे) पुढील ३ तासांसाठी मुसळधार पावसाचा इशारा देण्यात आला आहे.
आपत्कालीन परिस्थितीत मदतीसाठी किंवा अधिकृत माहितीसाठी बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिकेच्या मुख्य नियंत्रण कक्षाच्या १९१६ या मदतसेवा क्रमांकावर संपर्क साधावा.…
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) June 16, 2025
Heavy rainfall has already submerged low-lying areas in Vasai-Virar, causing traffic snarls. Mumbai’s Central,Western,and Harbour Railways are running 5 to 10 minutes behind schedule. The state government has directed Divisional Commissioners and district Collectors to maintain vigilance and prepare for relief and rescue operations. The state emergency operations center at mantralaya is coordinating with all districts.
State government sources indicate that a cyclonic circulation over South Central Maharashtra and the bay of Bengal has activated the monsoon. Conditions favor the monsoon’s advance over Vidarbha,Gujarat,Chhattisgarh,and Odisha. Mumbai and Pune have experienced continuous rain since last night, with Varandha Ghat shirgaon in Pune recording 113 mm of rain. The weather bureau forecasts a decrease in rainfall intensity in Mumbai and Thane on Tuesday and Wednesday, with moderate rain expected. the monsoon role is significant in shaping weather patterns.
What’s next
Residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and heed warnings from local authorities as the monsoon progresses. The state government continues to monitor the situation and coordinate relief efforts.