Trains rescheduled, schools and colleges closed as heavy showers pound Mumbai

MUMBAI is on the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert for ‘heavy rainfall’.

As the financial capital braces for a heavy downpour today, the warning will remain intact till 6 July.

Authorities warned of disruption to daily activities in view of inclement weather conditions and even issued emergency helpline numbers.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in a post on X, listed areas on IMD's red alert and, as a precautionary measure, provided emergency helpline numbers for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Panvel.

The post states, “Heavy Rainfall Forecast in Mumbai-MMR, Konkan, and Ghat Areas of Central Maharashtra from July 4 to 6.”

Warning against disruption to public travel services, the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office added, “A forecast of heavy rainfall has been issued for Mumbai city along with the districts of Raigad, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg from July 4 to 6.

"Additionally, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall in the ghat areas of Satara, Pune, and Nashik districts in central Maharashtra during this period. Disruptions in local travel and some structural damage cannot be ruled out during this time.”