IMD Issues 'Red Alert' To Several Districts In Maharashtra Due To Heavy Rains
IMD has issued 'Red Alert' to the city of Mumbai and adjoining areas including Thane and Palghar, due to heavy rains, on July 8. The region is expected to receive 200 mm of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, a red alert has also been issued to Pune, Satara, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Kolhapur. Also, strong winds reaching up to 50 kms can be expected.