Mumbai, Pune rains: IMD predicts 'heavy to very heavy rain' in parts of Maharashtra

Jalna: Early morning visuals show heavy rainfall disrupting daily life, with vehicles submerged and water entering residential areas. Severe waterlogging has become a major concern for locals.

Maharashtra's Beed district has announced the closure of schools for Classes 1 to 7 on September 16 in response to the continuous heavy rainfall and flooding in the region. The decision, confirmed by local authorities, comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, with the adverse weather conditions making it unsafe for travel and outdoor activities. Officials are closely monitoring the situation, and further updates will be provided as necessary.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange alert' for Palghar, Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Beed districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations. The Marathwada region, including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, is expected to receive heavy showers for the third consecutive day on Tuesday. Additionally, a 'yellow alert' has been issued for several parts of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region for the next two days.

IndiGo in a statement, said, "While we want your journey to be as hassle-free as possible, Mother Nature has her own plans. With heavy rains and thunderstorms expected again in #Pune, there’s a chance this could lead to air traffic congestion and impact flight operations. While we continue doing our best to keep operations smooth, we recommend planning ahead. Any changes to your flight schedule will be shared via your registered contact details, so do ensure they’re up to date. Check your flight status on our website or app before heading to the airport. And with waterlogging and slow-moving traffic likely, allow some extra time for your commute. Stay safe on the roads, and travel prepared."

The India Meteorological Department has issued ‘orange alert’ for Palghar, Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Beed districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places.

For the next 24 hours, the IMD has predicted "cloudy sky with heavy to very heavy rain" at isolated places in Mumbai and suburbs with a possibility of thunder and lightning, besides gusty winds at a speed of 30-40 kmph.