The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai for Saturday and Sunday, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations. Mumbai has been battered by rains throughout this week following the late onset of the monsoon, throwing normal life out of gear.
As per the IMD's district-wise forecast issued on Friday afternoon, the city is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with isolated extremely heavy spells on July 4 and 5. The probability of the forecast was categorised as "very likely".
The IMD also forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Mumbai on Monday, while heavy rainfall is likely at a few places on Tuesday.
As per BMC officials, neighbouring Thane and Palghar districts have also been placed under a red alert for Saturday and Sunday, with a forecast of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places. A red alert has also been sounded for neighbouring Raigad district for Friday and Saturday.
Emergency Helplines:
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Helpline Number – 1916
- Palghar Helpline Number – 02525 297474, 91 82379 78873
- Thane Municipal Corporation Helpline Number – 022-25364779, 0222530 1740, 91 93723 38827
- Thane, Disaster Management Cell – 1800-222-108/8657887101
- Panvel Municipal Corporation Helpline Number – 02227458040/41/42
