IMD Issues Red Alert for Mumbai and Surrounding Areas Due to Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Maharashtra, predicting heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds until September 26, 8:30 am. The alert includes districts like Mumbai, Palghar, Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Solapur, and Satara.
Earlier, IMD issued a red alert for Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts, and for Ratnagiri on September 26. The daily weather bulletin also predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in regions such as Konkan & Goa, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, East Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Marathwada, Coastal Karnataka, and Bihar.
Additionally, heavy rainfall is expected in Rayalaseema, Gujarat Region, Chhattisgarh, West Madhya Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Maharashtra, Interior Karnataka, and Telangana. Light to moderate rain is forecasted for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal from September 26 to September 30, with strong surface winds reaching 30-40 kmph.
IMD also predicts moderate rain with lightning in North Tamil Nadu over the next seven days, with temperatures likely to rise 2-4°C above normal. Hot and uncomfortable weather is expected in isolated pockets of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
Doubts Revealed
IMD -: IMD stands for India Meteorological Department. It is the government agency in India that studies the weather and gives forecasts about rain, storms, and other weather conditions.
Red Alert -: A red alert is a warning given by the weather department when very bad weather is expected. It means people should be very careful and stay safe.
Mumbai -: Mumbai is a big city in India, located in the state of Maharashtra. It is known for being the financial capital of India.
Maharashtra -: Maharashtra is a state in western India. It is one of the largest and most populous states in the country.
Thane -: Thane is a city in Maharashtra, close to Mumbai. It is also a district in the state.
Palghar -: Palghar is a district in Maharashtra, located near Mumbai. It is known for its beaches and tribal culture.
Raigad -: Raigad is a district in Maharashtra, known for its historical forts and beautiful landscapes.
Konkan -: Konkan is a coastal region in Maharashtra, known for its beautiful beaches and lush greenery.
Goa -: Goa is a small state in India, famous for its beaches, tourism, and Portuguese heritage.
Coastal Andhra Pradesh -: Coastal Andhra Pradesh is the eastern part of the state of Andhra Pradesh, which is along the coast of the Bay of Bengal.
Tamil Nadu -: Tamil Nadu is a state in southern India, known for its temples, culture, and cuisine.
Puducherry -: Puducherry is a small Union Territory in India, known for its French colonial architecture and beaches.
Karaikal -: Karaikal is a part of the Union Territory of Puducherry, located in Tamil Nadu. It is known for its temples and coastal beauty.
