16 August,2025 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Meanwhile, the Konkan region is bracing for an intense spell of monsoon showers with placing Raigad and Ratnagiri on high alert. Representational Pic
As Mumbai experiences heavy rainfall this weekend, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warnings for several districts in Maharashtra on Saturday, August 16.
Thane and Mumbai, however, are likely to face more severe rainfall as IMD has issued a red alert, with predictions of heavy to very heavy rainfall at multiple locations, coupled with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated spots.
According to the forecast, Palghar district has received an orange alert and is expected to experience heavy to very heavy showers in some areas.
"Heavy rains are likely across Konkan. Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Nashik remain under red alert on Saturday," said IMD scientist Shubhangi Bhute.
The IMD has forecast intense rainfall in these regions, putting authorities on high alert.
The warning indicates a significant risk of waterlogging, traffic disruption, and flooding in low-lying areas of Mumbai and Thane, which are already prone to monsoon-related issues.
Meanwhile, the Konkan region is bracing for an intense spell of monsoon showers with placing Raigad and Ratnagiri on high alert.
Ratnagiri has been warned of similar conditions during the week with an orange alert, while Sindhudurg, with a yellow alert, is expected to see rainfall at a few places
IMD is indicating strong chances of disruptive rainfall across the belt. With the red and orange alerts in place, civic authorities are preparing for possible flooding, waterlogging, and traffic snarls, while residents have been advised to stay alert and limit outdoor movement. The warning comes at a critical time, as several parts of the state have already been reeling under heavy showers this monsoon.
In Mumbai, the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) reported that between 08:30 AM on Friday and 06:30 AM on Saturday, there was intermittent rainfall.
The total rainfall recorded for the day was 68.80 mm, contributing to a cumulative total of 1,764.71 mm for 2025 so far, compared to 2,515.36 mm in 2024 during the same period.
The Mumbai Police has also issued a warning to citizens following the IMD alert. In a post on X, the department stated, "Mumbaikars are advised to avoid non-essential travel and exercise caution while venturing out."
