Pune District Collector Suhas Diwase has ordered schools in the city to be shut down amid incessant rain.
Four died in rain-related incidents in Pune on Thursday amid heavy downpour and incessant overnight rain. Water entered several residential areas in Pune, with the Indian Meteorological Department issuing a red alert for the city. District Collector Suhas Diwase has ordered schools in the city to be shut down amid incessant rain and waterlogging.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said that he spoke to officers to put Indian Air Force and Army on alert for flood relief operations in Pune and other parts. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar is currently camping in Mantralaya and coordinating with officers, he added.
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Out of the four, three people died due to electrocution through water at Pulachi Wadi in the Deccan Gymkhana area, while one person died in a rainfall-triggered landslide in Adarwadi village in Maval tehsil, reported The Indian Express.
IMD predicted that Pune will very likely receive extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in the ghat areas and moderate rains in the plains till Friday. Pune district has recorded a rainfall of 567.2 mm from June 1 to July 24, 2024, reported IMD.
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Heavy rain lashed parts of Mumbai on Thursday and IMD predicted moderate to intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph in Mumbai in a warning issued at 7:00 am on Thursday, reported news agency ANI.
IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai on Thursday with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely to occur at isolated places till Friday.
Raigad and Ratnagiri are also predicted to to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places as per the IMD forecast issued on Wednesday.
According to the IMD forecast, Mumbai will have maximum and minimum temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius respectively.
Mumbai city and suburban might receive heavy to moderate rains for three hours according to a forecast by the IMD at 7 am on Thursday. Thane and Raigad are expected to receive heavy rainfall of more than 15 mm per hour till 10 am on Thursday.
The North Konkan meteorological subdivision, which includes Mumbai city and neighbouring areas, is set to receive widespread rain till July 30, predicted IMD.
Amid waterlogging caused by heavy rains, Andheri Subway in Mumbai has been closed for vehicular movement, reported ANI.
Schools and colleges from Class 1 to 12 in Thane district have been closed today due to heavy rain.
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Schools in Pune district closed today due to heavy rains
ByHT Correspondent, Pune
Jul 25, 2024 08:43 AM IST
Pune schools closed today: The announcement comes in the wake of about heavy rain lashing out since last night in ghat areas.
In view of the heavy rains in many parts of the district and the Weather Department’s forecast for more showers, the administration has declared a holiday today (July 25) for schools in Pune city, Pimpri Chinchwad, and the western parts of the district.
In the past 24 hours ending 7:30 am, Lonavla has received 300 mm rainfall, Lavasa 417mm, Junnar 214m rainfall, according to data shared by district administration.
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According to an order issued by District Collector Suhas Diwase, all primary and secondary schools from Pune, Pimri Chinchwad, Maval, Mulshi, Bhor Velha, Khed, Ambegaon, Junnar Haveli, have been declared holiday.
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“We have deployed fire brigade and disaster management cell manpower in low lying areas. The people have been advised not to step out if there’s no important work,” said Diwase.
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The announcement comes in the wake of about heavy rain lashing out since last night in ghat areas. This has forced authorities to increase the water discharge from Kharadwasla dam upto 35574 causes at around 6am.
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The shocking footage shows powerful waves crashing on the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
Mumbai residents woke up to heavy rain for the second consecutive day. The past 12 hours of monsoon showers have caused waterlogging and disrupted traffic, affecting both public and private transport. Amid this, an old video from the Gateway of India is going viral on social media, showing the iconic landmark flooded. HT.com cannot independently verify when or where the video was taken.
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The old video, which was shared on X, shows powerful waves crashing on the Gateway of India in Mumbai. Everything around the monument can be seen submerged in water.
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“Oh my God! People of Mumbai, please stay safe from these unexpected cyclones and heavy winds sweeping across India. Never seen anything like this before!” shared an individual.
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