City
Epaper

Maharashtra: Heavy rain expected in next 4-5 days; CM Shinde asks officials to stay alert

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: September 8, 2022 17:01 IST

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted Thursday that some districts in Maharashtra are likely to get rain squalls for the ...

Open in App

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted Thursday that some districts in Maharashtra are likely to get rain squalls for the next four to five days.Some parts of the state received heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening, with cloudbursts being reported at some spots.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday asked authorities in several districts of the state to be ready with rescue teams and relief mechanisms in view of the India Meteorological Department predicting rain squalls.These are sudden, intense bouts of rain with gusts of wind for a few minutes. A statement from the chief minister's office (CMO) said officials in districts in the Konkan, western Maharashtra, north Maharashtra and Vidarbha have been directed to be on full alert for such weather activities.The IMD has predicted that some parts of the state may get such rain squalls for the next four to five days, officials said.

Tags: Eknath ShindeMumbai RainsHeavy Rains
Open in App

Related Stories

MaharashtraPM Modi to Inaugurate 4-Day WAVES Summit Hosted by Maharashtra Govt on May 1

NashikSimhastha Authority to Be Established in Nashik: Eknath Shinde Unveils Plans in Mumbai Meeting

MaharashtraPahalgam Terror Attack: Eknath Shinde Offers Rs 5 Lakh Aid to Family of Syed Adil Hussain Shah Who Died Protecting Tourists

National‘Question Kunal Kamra In Chennai’: Bombay HC To Police; Grants Protection From Arrest

NationalPahalgam Terror Attack: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Offer Emotional Support To Stranded Tourist in Srinagar, Assures Safe Return (Watch Video)

Maharashtra Realted Stories

MumbaiFake Bail Sureties Exposed at Vikroli Court; Two Held, One on the Run

MumbaiMumbai Road Accident: 58-Year-Old Security Guard Crushed to Death by Truck on Western Express Highway

MumbaiAfter Pahalgam: India Faces Digital Onslaught with Over 10 Lakh Cyber Attacks

Navi MumbaiNavi Mumbai Traffic Alert: Major Traffic Restrictions Near D.Y. Patil Stadium for A.R. Rahman Show on May 3, Check Alternate Routes

Navi MumbaiNMMC Excels in ‘100 Days of Administrative Reforms,’ Bags 3rd Place in Maharashtra