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Mumbai Drenched: Red Alert Triggers City Holiday
6 Jul
Summary
- IMD issued a Red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar on July 6th.
- Mumbai experienced over 265 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, causing widespread disruption.
- Airlines issued advisories, with flights facing delays and cancellations.
As of July 6th, Mumbai and surrounding districts are under a 'Red' alert due to extreme heavy rains, with IMD predicting intense spells and gusty winds up to 60 kmph. This severe weather has prompted the closure of schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar for July 6th. The city has already recorded over 265 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, causing significant waterlogging and disruption to daily life, including reports of fallen trees.
Major airlines, including Indigo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air, have issued travel advisories for passengers arriving at or departing from Mumbai airports. Flights may experience delays or cancellations due to the adverse weather conditions. Passengers are strongly advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport to mitigate inconvenience.
The forecast indicates continuous rain spells for the next 48 hours, with very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected in isolated places. Temperatures are likely to hover around 27°C maximum and 23°C minimum.
