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Heavy rainfall disrupted normal life in Mumbai, Pune, and Navi Mumbai on Monday morning. The IMD has issued warnings for Konkan, Goa, and Gujarat, predicting isolated heavy showers. Kerala declared a holiday for schools in eight districts due to a red alert for extreme weather. Residents in affected areas are advised to avoid travel and stay vigilant against flooding risks.

Key Points: Heavy Rains Lash Mumbai Pune Navi Mumbai as IMD Issues Alert

  • IMD predicts extremely heavy rain in Konkan & Goa
  • Kerala schools closed due to red alert
  • Gujarat braces for thunderstorms and gusty winds
  • Authorities urge caution in landslide-prone areas
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Several parts of Maharashtra experience heavy rainfall on Monday morning

IMD warns of heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and Gujarat, forcing Kerala schools to shut as red alert continues in multiple districts.

"Isolated heavy rainfall likely over Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Saurashtra & Kutch – IMD"

Mumbai, June 16

Many parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune and Navi Mumbai, received heavy and light rainfall on Monday morning. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rain in Mumbai later in the day.

According to IMD, isolated heavy rains are likely in Kokan, Goa, and parts of Maharashtra, Saurashtra, and Kutch from June 18 to 21. Meanwhile, Gujarat can experience light to moderate rainfall from June 16 to 17.

"Light/moderate rainfall at most/many places accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds speed reaching 30-40 kmph likely over Gujarat State during 16th -17th June. Isolated heavy rainfall likely over Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Saurashtra & Kutch during 18th-21st; Gujarat Region on 18th & 19th June with very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Konkan & Goa during. 16th-18th, Madhya Maharashtra, Saurashtra & Kutch during 16th-17th; Gujarat Region on 16th June with extremely heavy rainfall (>20 cm/24 hours) likely at isolated places over Konkan & Goa on 16th June", IMD said in its statement.

Meanwhile, in view of the continuing heavy rainfall and a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in several districts of Kerala today.

The closure applies to schools, Anganwadis, madrasas, tuition centres, and other educational institutions in the districts of Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Kannur, Kasaragod, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur.

Kozhikode collector Snehil Kumar Singh said, "In view of the Red Alert issued in the district and continuous heavy rainfall, all educational institutions in Kozhikode district will remain closed on Monday, June 16. This includes Anganwadis, madrasas, and tuition centres."

Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant, especially in landslide-prone and low-lying areas. The State Disaster Management Authority has advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel and to follow the safety guidelines issued by local administrations strictly.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the heavy rainfall article:
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Rahul K.
Every year it's the same story - Mumbai's drainage system fails with the first heavy rains. BMC needs to take permanent measures instead of temporary fixes. Hope citizens in low-lying areas stay safe! 🙏
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Priya M.
Good decision to close schools in Kerala. Last year's landslides were terrifying. IMD's warnings should be taken seriously by all states. Stay safe everyone! ☔
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Amit S.
Farmers in Maharashtra desperately need this rain after last year's drought. But hope it's evenly distributed and not too intense to cause crop damage. Nature's balance is so delicate.
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Sunita R.
Mumbai's local trains will be packed today with people trying to reach home early. Wish companies would allow work from home during such extreme weather warnings. Safety first!
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Vikram J.
While rains are welcome, our cities aren't prepared. Pune's roads turn into rivers within hours of heavy rain. Need better urban planning and drainage systems across Maharashtra.
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Neha P.
Appreciate IMD's timely alerts but implementation at ground level is lacking. Many housing societies in Navi Mumbai still don't have proper flood preparedness plans. We need community-level disaster management training.

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