August 21, 2020 9:03 PM

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Maharashtra: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rains accompanied with gusty winds

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has upgraded rain for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar to 'Orange' with forecast of heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places accompanied with gusty winds today and tomorrow. The IMD has also issued orange for Vidarbha, Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra. Fishermen on the west coast have been advised not to venture in the sea.<br />'' <br />''Moderate to intense spell of rainfall occurred in several parts of Mumbai and its suburbs throughout the day today. So far, the city has received 37.9 mm of rainfall, the eastern suburbs have received 37.2 mm and the western suburbs have received 27.21 mm of rainfall. The catchment area of the lakes supplying water to Mumbai received 37 mm to 110 mm of rainfall today. <br />''<br />''With 90.88 percent water stock now available to Mumbaikars, the current 10 per cent water cut is likely to be canceled. In Gadchiroli district, the flood waters of Parlkota River inundated Bhamragad taluka for the second time this week. Nearly 200 houses in the village went under water and more than 9 roads in the district have been closed due to torrential rains and release of water from various dams. <br />''<br />''Heavy rains have also caused floods in various parts of Bhandara district, affecting a large number of villages and hamlets. Today, Assembly Speaker Nana Patole visited the affected areas in Laakhni taluka and directed the administration to take necessary action immediately. Meanwhile, the flood situation is now under control in Sangli and Kolhapur districts.<br />

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