Heavy Rains ⁢Trigger Alerts in Mumbai; Monsoon Nears Uttar Pradesh

Updated June 16, 2025
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Mumbai ⁢is under an orange alert ‌as heavy⁣ rainfall lashed the city early Monday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The ‍weather agency⁣ has also issued a red alert for the Raigad district, signaling the potential for significant disruption. These weather alerts come as other parts of india brace for monsoon season and its impact.

In addition to Mumbai and‍ Raigad, orange alerts are‌ in effect for Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and the ghat sections of Pune, Satara, and Kolhapur. A ​yellow alert covers Palghar, Thane, the Nashik ghat section, Nagpur, Bhandara, gondia, and Gadchiroli districts. the IMD forecasts thunderstorms with⁤ lightning in⁢ Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, Washim, Yavatmal, Wardha, Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli districts.

The heavy rainfall and weather alerts are impacting‌ daily⁢ life, notably in ​Tamil Nadu, where schools have been closed ⁣as⁣ a precautionary ‌measure.

School Closures in Tamil Nadu

Due to forecasts⁣ of ⁢moderate rainfall, schools in several Tamil Nadu districts are closed. The IMD predicts isolated rainfall in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and ⁤Tiruppur districts. Residents are warned of possible waterlogging and slippery roads.

light to​ moderate rain is expected in Theni, Dindigul, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and kanniyakumari. Officials advise commuters to exercise caution due ​to potential traffic disruptions and safety risks. The Regional⁤ Meteorological⁢ Center (RMC) anticipates heavy rains in the⁣ Nilgiris‍ district.

Nilgiris District Collector⁣ Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru declared a holiday for schools in Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Kundah, Gudalur, and Pandalur taluks. Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar also ordered the closure of schools in Valparai ⁤taluk, citing consistent downpours.

Authorities in affected regions are closely monitoring the situation and disseminating alerts.Residents in low-lying and landslide-prone‌ areas are urged to remain vigilant and avoid needless travel. Emergency response teams are on standby.

Monsoon Approaching Uttar Pradesh

The Lucknow meteorological office anticipates the southwest monsoon will reach eastern ‌Uttar Pradesh between Tuesday⁢ and Friday. This‍ follows pre-monsoon showers in the state capital. The weather department forecasts thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (40–50 kmph) in⁢ isolated areas of West Uttar Pradesh and a few locations in East Uttar Pradesh.

What’s next

Residents ‍should stay informed about weather​ updates and heed advisories from local authorities as the monsoon season ⁤progresses. The IMD will continue​ to monitor the weather patterns and issue alerts as needed, focusing on minimizing disruption and ensuring public safety during‍ this period of increased‍ rainfall and potential thunderstorms.