IMD Issues Orange & Yellow Alerts In Major Maharashtra Cities: Check The List And Mumbai Lakes Water Levels

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for several regions across Maharashtra, predicting significant rainfall and thunderstorms. According to the IMD forecast, both orange and yellow alerts have been declared, highlighting the severity of the expected weather conditions.

Regions under the orange alert, which signifies heavy to very heavy rainfall, include Palghar, Thane, Raigad, and Ratnagiri. These coastal districts are likely to experience intense rainfall at isolated locations, with the possibility of waterlogging and disruptions in daily activities.

In the ghat areas of Pune and Satara, heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected, particularly in the higher altitudes. The plains of these districts may experience moderate rain.

Further, districts in the Vidarbha region, including Amravati, Bhandara, Chandrapur, and Gondia, are also under the orange alert. These areas are expected to face heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places.

In addition to the orange alert, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for other regions, indicating that while the weather conditions may be less severe, they still require caution. Sindhudurg is expected to experience heavy rainfall at isolated locations.

Districts including Dhule, Nandurbar, Parbhani, and Hingoli are likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds with speeds ranging from 30 to 40 km/h. Meanwhile, in Jalgaon, Nasik, Aurangabad, Jalna, and Nanded, thunderstorms with lightning, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds are anticipated.

Kolhapur's ghat areas are expected to see heavy rainfall at isolated places, with lighter, moderate rain in the plains. Lastly, the districts of Akola, Buldhana, Washim, and Yavatmal may experience thunderstorms with lightning at isolated places. Although the rainfall is expected to be lighter, the IMD has advised caution due to the potential for sudden thunderstorms.

Similarly, in Gadchiroli, Nagpur, and Wardha, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with lightning are forecasted at isolated locations, with residents advised to avoid outdoor activities during the storm and take precautions against lightning-related accidents.

Mumbai Weather Today

According to the IMD, Mumbai is set to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the city. The temperature in Mumbai is expected to range between 26 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius during this period. The forecast highlights varying levels of rainfall and generally cloudy skies across the city.

Mumbai Weather Forecast

On August 25, the city will see temperatures between 24 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius, with a generally cloudy sky and heavy rain. The following two days, August 26 and 27, are expected to have moderate rain with temperatures ranging from 25 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius.

On August 28, the forecast predicts rain with temperatures remaining steady between 25 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius. By August 29, temperatures are expected to rise slightly to between 26 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius, with continued rainfall.

Mumbai Lakes Water Level

The water levels in the lakes that supply drinking water to Mumbai have risen slowly over the past two weeks due to reduced rainfall. As of Friday morning, the water levels in the reservoirs had reached 94.97 per cent, a slight increase from 93.23 per cent recorded on August 16.

According to data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the total water stock in the reservoirs is now 13,74,618 million litres as of 6:00 am on August 23.

The latest figures show that the useful water stock in Upper Vaitarna is at 93.63 per cent, while Bhatsa has 93.53 per cent of its water stock available. The Middle Vaitarna reservoir has a water level of 98.32 per cent, and Tansa is at 97.11 per cent. Modak Sagar's useful water stock stands at 96.69 per cent, and Tulsi Lake is currently at 97.61 per cent.