Mumbai on red alert as IMD warns of extremely heavy rain; monsoon intensifies across India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai on Sunday, warning of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places as the financial capital continues to reel under relentless monsoon showers.

Mumbai rains: Key developments

• The IMD has forecast extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Mumbai, prompting a red alert for the city.
• Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has appealed to residents to stay away from the Worli seafront and strictly follow advisories issued by the police and civic authorities.
• Heavy rain has triggered tree falls, road cave-ins, house collapses and widespread traffic congestion across several parts of the city.
• Authorities have urged people to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from waterlogged areas and the coastline until weather conditions improve.

Weather updates from across India

Himachal Pradesh:
Monsoon activity is expected to intensify from July 5, with the Meteorological Centre in Shimla issuing orange and yellow alerts for heavy rainfall in various districts through July 12.

Delhi:
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain, bringing relief from humid conditions while warning of gusty winds and the possibility of localized waterlogging.

Kerala:
The State Disaster Management Authority has advised residents in landslide-, landslip- and flash flood-prone areas to shift to safer locations as directed by local authorities amid persistent heavy rainfall.

Gujarat:
The southwest monsoon remained active across the state, with Junagadh receiving exceptionally heavy rainfall, resulting in severe waterlogging in several low-lying areas.

West Bengal:
The IMD has issued a red alert for South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur, while Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur and Howrah remain under an orange alert as a weather system is expected to bring heavy rainfall.

Haryana and Punjab:
The southwest monsoon, which entered parts of both states on July 1, is likely to advance into the remaining areas over the next four days as conditions continue to remain favourable.