Red alerts have been issued in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Palghar, as well as in the ghats and hill regions. The Disaster Management Department is providing rainfall updates every three hours
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar today conducted a review of the ongoing heavy rainfall and flood situation across Maharashtra at the State Disaster Management Room in the Secretariat. He urged citizens to remain calm, avoid spreading or believing rumours, and take necessary precautions.
Red alerts have been issued in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Palghar, as well as in the ghats and hill regions. The Disaster Management Department is providing rainfall updates every three hours. “The government is actively working to assist those affected by the rains,” Deputy Chief Minister Pawar said.
Heavy rainfall across the state has submerged approximately one million acres of farmland. Reservoir levels are being closely monitored, and alerts are being sent to residents living near rivers to ensure safety. Citizens have been relocated to safer locations, and authorities have advised people to venture out only if absolutely necessary.
Coordination with neighbouring states is underway concerning the Almatti Dam, while the situation in Mahabaleshwar remains under control. Flood conditions in Beed and Majalgaon have been reviewed, and officials have issued necessary instructions.
Water levels have risen in the Nanded district, prompting the deployment of NDRF and SDRF teams. Relief operations are ongoing, with efforts underway to rescue citizens trapped by floodwaters. Deputy Chief Minister Pawar confirmed that the administration is maintaining continuous monitoring of the state’s rainfall situation.
The Chief Minister, Agriculture Minister, and all Guardian Ministers are overseeing developments. District collectors have been instructed to conduct rapid assessments in areas where agricultural damage has been significant once the rains ease.
The state is using advanced technology in disaster management rooms to track rainfall, wind patterns, and provide detailed maps nationwide. Updates are being issued every three hours, Pawar added.
Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary of the Disaster Management Department Sonia Sethi, and other senior officials were present at the review.
Meanwhile, Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Minister and Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban District Mangal Prabhat Lodha stated that all BMC officers, staff, and field workers are actively managing the situation. Citizens have been urged to follow official instructions and avoid going out unless absolutely necessary. For assistance or official information, residents can contact the BMC control room helpline at 1916.
Lodha visited the BMC Emergency Control Room to review the rainfall situation. He spoke to the media during the visit, emphasising that senior BMC officials are monitoring the situation and implementing timely measures.
Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani confirmed that Mumbai has experienced extremely heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours, with some areas recording over 300 mm in the last 24 hours. In response, all schools and colleges have been given holidays, and government and semi-government offices are closed. Private offices have been urged to allow employees to work from home.
To manage waterlogging, 256 BMC pumping units are operational, while suburban railway services are running smoothly. Gagrani added that the Mithi River water level, which had reached 3.9 metres earlier, has slightly decreased. Approximately 400 residents living near the river have been temporarily relocated to nearby BMC school buildings with arrangements for shelter and food. Further relocations will be carried out if water levels rise.
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