Sat Sep 27 20:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Maharashtra is bracing for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts. The state government has issued advisories urging citizens to take precautions, avoid flood-prone areas, and not spread rumors. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been placed on high alert and deployed teams in several districts. The heavy rains have already caused flooding and crop damage in parts of Marathwada, leading to calls for loan waivers for farmers.
**News Article:**
**Maharashtra on High Alert as IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rainfall**
Mumbai, Maharashtra – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning until Monday morning. The state government has urged residents to take precautions, avoid hazardous zones, and refrain from unnecessary travel.
The IMD’s warning comes after parts of Mumbai experienced moderate to heavy rainfall on Saturday. Mumbai has already exceeded its typical monthly rainfall for September.
In light of the forecast, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been placed on high alert, with teams deployed in Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nagpur, Solapur, Dharashiv, Beed, and Latur districts.
The heavy rains have already caused significant damage in the Marathwada region, with flooding, crop damage, and at least nine reported deaths. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has called for a complete loan waiver for affected farmers and a special legislative session to address the crisis.
The government has advised people not to take shelter under trees during thunderstorms, avoid crossing waterlogged roads or bridges, and refrain from spreading or believing rumors. The alert highlights the potential for urban flooding in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts.
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