IMD issues red alert in six districts, traffic chaos in Mumbai amid heavy rain; school, colleges shut in…

The Department of Meteorology of India (IMD) issued red warnings and orange warnings for more than one region in Maharashtra in Maharashtra in Maharashtra and soaked the state in heavy rain. The IMD issued a red stimulus for six regions and showed extremely heavy rainfall (more than 204.5 mm in 24 hours). These are Raigad, Ratnagiri, Gondia, Chandrapur, Bhandara and Gadchiroli.

Close schools

In the midst of heavy rainfall, Palghar Regional Administration closed schools, colleges and Anganwadi centers in 26 July 2025 (Saturday). Indu Rani Jakhar. Palghar recorded significant rainfall for a few days with a warning for more downpour in the next 24 hours.

Ghat region under high warning

Red Alert has been published by Ghat (rugged) regions of Pune, which is prone to landslides and flash floods. IMD scientist Sushma Nair, very heavy rainfall (115.6-204.4 mm) is likely to Nashik and Satara’s Ghat regions, he said. The heavy discharge of water from large dams increased the risk of down flow foods in the river coast areas.

Orange warning

Konkan Coast, West Maharashtra, Marathwada and Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, the next 24-48 hours of heavy rain shower given orange and yellow warnings.

Mumbai rains affect traffic

Mumbai is experiencing heavy rainfall and causes traffic congestion in the city. Railway lines and suburban trains services are also affected. According to the BRİHANMUMBAİ Municipal Company (BMC), the city recorded the following average rainfall figures until Friday morning:

• Island City: 29.40 mm
• Eastern suburbs: 29.44 mm
• Western suburbs: 18.88 mm

IMD also warned fishermen between the increasing sea levels due to heavy rain. It is likely that coastal areas such as konkan belt will witness strong winds and high tides. The Maharashtra government is also a high alarm that stimulates the NDRF, especially in flood -prone areas.