Severe Rainfall in Maharashtra Causes Fatalities and Flooding Concerns

Maharashtra Faces Heavy Rainfall Impact

In Maharashtra, intense rainfall has resulted in the deaths of seven individuals and has caused several rivers to reach critical levels, as reported by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday.

Mumbai, along with the adjacent districts of Thane, Palghar, and Raigad, has been issued a 'red' alert for extremely heavy rainfall on Tuesday, while an orange alert has been declared for heavy rain on Wednesday.

Authorities have urged residents to refrain from unnecessary travel. The India Meteorological Department has indicated that the heavy rainfall is expected to persist until Thursday.

All educational institutions in Mumbai and its suburbs will remain closed on Tuesday due to the adverse weather conditions, as stated by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

According to the chief minister's office, the city experienced 170 millimeters of rain within just eight hours on Monday.

From Friday morning to Monday evening, Mumbai recorded over 550 mm of rainfall, as reported by a local news outlet.

On Monday, waterlogging was noted at 14 different locations throughout the city, although rail and metro services continued to operate without major disruptions.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Waterlogging seen as heavy rain lashes Mumbai. Visuals from Andheri Subway. pic.twitter.com/UCS5khQm2Y

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Fadnavis also noted that Ratnagiri, Raigad, and Hingoli experienced significant rainfall.

In the Konkan region, some rivers have reached alarming heights, and Jalgaon has reported severe damage due to flooding, according to Fadnavis.

Yamuna River Surpasses Danger Level in Delhi The Yamuna River Surpasses Danger Level

The Yamuna river exceeded the danger mark of 205.33 meters on Monday, marking the first occurrence in two years.

Earlier this year, the river peaked at 208.66 m on July 13, breaching its banks and causing extensive flooding in various regions along its course.

By Monday evening, the Yamuna had risen to 205.63 meters, with the Central Water Commission predicting it could surpass 206 meters on Tuesday.

Evacuations in low-lying areas will commence once the river crosses the 206-meter threshold, as reported by a local news outlet.

#WATCH | Delhi: River Yamuna flows above the danger mark after all 18 gates of the Hathinikund Barrage in Haryana's Yamunanagar were opened two days ago. Visuals from Old Yamuna Bridge. pic.twitter.com/vCjj64EWMR

— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025

This increase follows significant water releases from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana, where officials reported over 1 lakh cusecs of water was discharged for nearly 12 hours from Sunday afternoon to early Monday.

The peak discharge of 1,78,996 cusecs at 4 pm was the highest recorded this season, according to local reports.

Flood control guidelines for the Yamuna indicate that the warning level is set at 204.50 meters, the danger level at 205.33 meters, and evacuations are initiated at 206 meters.

Ganga River Exceeds Warning Level in Haridwar Ganga River Exceeds Warning Level

The Ganga river's water level has risen above the warning threshold in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand due to continuous rainfall, as reported by local sources.

On Monday, the river was already 10 cm above the warning level and continues to rise, according to officials.

Authorities have advised residents near the floodplains to remain vigilant, and relief and rescue teams are on standby.