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**Mumbai, Konkan Region on High Alert for Flash Floods**
**Mumbai, August 17, 2025** – The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood alert for Mumbai and the Konkan region of Maharashtra, including Goa, effective today, Sunday, August 17, 2025. The alert follows heavy downpours, which are expected to continue and potentially intensify over the next 24 hours.
The IMD forecasts a moderate to high flash flood risk in several watersheds and neighborhoods of North and South Goa, Mumbai City, Palghar, Raigarh, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Suburban Mumbai districts. Residents in these areas are warned of potential inundation in low-lying areas and saturated soils.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by gusty winds reaching 40-60 kmph, is predicted for Mumbai and its suburbs. The IMD has also issued a broader warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat over the next seven days, with extremely heavy rainfall expected over Konkan, including Mumbai and Goa, and the Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra from August 16-19.
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the latest weather updates.