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Intense downpour in Mumbai, Thane; Orange alert for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg

Moreover, the India Meteorological Department had earlier issued a yellow alert indicating heavy rains till June 17 in Mumbai.

Intense downpour in Mumbai, Thane; Orange alert for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg
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Amidst the monsoon season, parts of Mumbai and Thane have been witnessing moderate to intense spells of rainfall. On the other hand, parts of Navi Mumbai has been witnessing light rains since Tuesday, June 15. 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a yellow alert indicating heavy rains till June 17 in Mumbai. This year the onset of monsoon was declared on June 9, two days before its official onset date. Meanwhile, the IMD in its daily bulletin on Tuesday predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Maharashtra.

In addition, the IMD has predicted that the rainfall is likely to pick up the pace once again from June 17 with heavy rainfall likely at isolated places in Mumbai and adjoining areas like Thane and Palghar. In view of the situation, anticipating an increased probability of landslides, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has asked residents at 10 locations in S ward, covering Bhandup, Powai and Vikhroli areas, to evacuate and move to safer places.

Furthermore, the weather bureau has issued an orange alert for Wednesday and Thursday for places like Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg with the prediction of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places.

Meanwhile, good rainfall has been forecasted across the country this year. The monsoon arrived ahead of time in various parts of India. So far, the monsoon has hit Goa, parts of Maharashtra, South Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Telangana, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

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