Thu Sep 26 05:53:56 UTC 2024: ## Heavy Rains Lash Mumbai, Red Alert Issued: Schools Closed, Flights Disrupted

**Mumbai, September 26:** Mumbai is currently facing a deluge of heavy rains, causing widespread waterlogging and disrupting normal life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Thursday and Friday, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in the city.

The downpour has already led to flight cancellations and changes in routes, while local train services have also been affected. The Maharashtra government, taking precautionary measures, has announced a holiday for schools and colleges.

**Other Parts of India:**

– **Delhi-NCR:** The IMD forecasts light rain on Thursday, with a decrease in rainfall activity afterwards.
– **Himachal Pradesh:** Light to moderate rainfall is expected over the next couple of days.
– **Uttarakhand:** Heavy rainfall is anticipated at isolated places.
– **West Bengal and Sikkim:** Extremely heavy rainfall is predicted in isolated locations.
– **Assam and Meghalaya:** Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected.
– **Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim:** Very heavy rainfall is likely on Thursday and Friday.
– **Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra:** The IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall on Thursday.
– **Saurashtra and Kutch:** Heavy rainfall is forecast for the next two days.
– **Uttar Pradesh:** Rainfall is expected in several districts on Thursday and Friday.

**Impact:**

The heavy rainfall has led to a landslide on the Mumbai Bypass Road. In Mumbai, school and college closures, flight disruptions, and local train delays are causing significant inconvenience to the residents.

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai on Thursday and a red alert for Palghar and Nashik districts in Maharashtra for the next five days.

The situation is being closely monitored and authorities are urging people to take necessary precautions.

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