Mumbai Rain Alert: Police Advise Residents to Stay Indoors, Officials on High Alert
Mumbai woke up to heavy rainfall on Friday morning, causing disruptions across the city and nearby regions. In response, the Mumbai Police issued an important advisory urging citizens to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary and avoid coastal areas.
“Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and nearby districts, citizens are advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary, avoid coastal areas, and drive cautiously,” the police posted on X (formerly Twitter).
They also assured that all officials are on high alert, ready to assist residents in case of any emergency. For help, people are advised to call the emergency number 100.
⚠️ Weather Alerts Issued by IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded multiple weather alerts:
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Orange Alert (Heavy Rain Expected):
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Mumbai
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Navi Mumbai
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Thane
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Yellow Alert (Moderate Weather Activity):
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Palghar
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Red Alert (Extremely Heavy Rainfall Likely):
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Raigad
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Ratnagiri
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Ghat areas of Satara and Pune
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Each color-coded alert has a specific meaning:
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🔴 Red Alert: Take action immediately
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🟠 Orange Alert: Be prepared
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🟡 Yellow Alert: Be aware
🚧 What This Means for Mumbaikars
Residents should:
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Stay home unless necessary
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Avoid low-lying and coastal areas
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Drive carefully and avoid waterlogged roads
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Follow official updates from Mumbai Police and IMD
Final Word
As the city battles intense rainfall, preparedness and caution are key. Authorities are actively monitoring the situation. Citizens are advised to remain patient, alert, and stay connected with official sources for real-time updates.
Stay safe, Mumbai! 🌧️
Reference from:- https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mumbai-rain-police-advise-residents-to-stay-indoors-officials-on-high-alert-101753421700133.html