IMD Issues Red Alert Warning for Coastal Maharashtra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri, Kolhapur, and Satara in Maharashtra due to expected extremely heavy rainfall on July 14. Orange and yellow alerts have also been declared for Thane and Mumbai, respectively. The monsoon activity intensified from July 11.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday escalated its weather warnings by issuing a red alert for Maharashtra's coastal districts of Raigad and Ratnagiri, as well as Kolhapur and Satara in the western region, signaling extremely heavy rainfall on July 14.

Additionally, the IMD has placed an orange alert for Thane district on Sunday, and a yellow alert for Mumbai, predicting moderate to heavy showers in the city and its suburbs, with an isolated chance of very heavy downpours.

Already under a red alert on Saturday, Raigad and Ratnagiri brace for continued storm activity. Meanwhile, Satara and Kolhapur are forecasted to receive extremely heavy rainfall in ghat areas, with moderate rainfall expected in the plains on Sunday.

The IMD continues to monitor the situation, having issued a yellow alert for the rest of the state. According to IMD scientist Sushma Nair, the monsoon, which has intensified since July 11, is set to persist for another two to three days.

(With inputs from agencies.)