In Maharashtra, several parts of Mumbai and its adjoining areas including Thane and Navi Mumbai witnessed significant rains today. The disaster control room of the Brihanmumbai Municipal corporation said (BMC) that they didn't receive any waterlogging complaint. Also there were no traffic disruptions reported. Mumbaikars flocked Marine Drive and Gateway of India to enjoy the rain.<br />''<br />''A portion of an empty dilapidated building also collapsed in suburban Kurla today. However, no casualty was reported as no one was staying in the building since it was in a dilapidated condition.<br />''<br />''The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said, heavy rains is likely to continue in Mumbai, Thane and very heavy rainfall at isolated places in south Konkan. Deputy director-general (western region) of IMD, KS Hosalikar, said that the reason for the rains picking pace was owing to a circulation over north Konkan and its neighborhood.<br />''<br />''Many other parts of the state including Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Kolhapur, Solapur, Sangli and Osmanabad districts also received heavy rains. Some houses, sheds and compound walls were damaged due to rain in Sangameshwar and Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''The IMD has predicted widespread showers in the coastal areas, while the rest of the state is expected to get scattered and isolated showers till 22nd of this month.</span><br />
News On AIR | June 18, 2020 9:13 PM
Maharashtra: Several parts of Mumbai and its adjoining areas witness significant rains