A red alert has been issued once again in Mumbai regarding heavy rains. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of heavy rains in Mumbai and surrounding areas today (28 September). In the suburbs and major parts of the city, heavy rains have also started since morning. At the same time, the morning view on the Bandra-C link road is seen as dark and blurred as evening.

Black clouds are there and due to reduced visibility, vehicles have to burn headlight and parking lights. Due to Sunday, schools and offices are closed, so there is no possibility of a big problem for the common people, but the municipal corporation and police administration are completely cautious.

Warning of sea wave and strong winds

According to the Meteorological Department, today at 2.45 minutes, there will be a wave of about 11 feet high in the sea. At present, strong winds are blowing at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. This situation advises to maintain vigilance in the coastal areas of Mumbai and Thane. The Municipal Corporation Disaster Management Cell has warned of boats and fishermen to be safe in coastal areas.

Flood and loss in other districts of Maharashtra

In Akola district, heavy rains continue and there is a situation of water logging in many places. Yola taluka, Nashik received heavy rains from the night, causing water to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar shopping center and fields. There was rain like cloudburst in Underwadi and about 800 chickens died after falling a poultry farm wall in Balhegaon. This caused huge economic loss to farmers and traders.

Flood and life affected in Sambhajinagar district

It rained all night in Khultaabad taluka of Sambhajinagar district. People came out of their homes due to water entering many villages. Girja and Surja rivers are in spate in Takli Rajerai area. Citizens kept awake overnight due to six feet of water flowing in the canals along the river. Shops and agricultural businesses also suffered heavy losses, causing economic loss of lakhs of rupees. The administration has intensified relief and rescue operations in the affected areas.