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Maharashtra Rains Highlights: IMD has issued an Orange Alert for the Pune District due to severe rainfall, particularly on July 19 night. As a result, according to the Pune District Disaster Mitigation Plan, local authorities have been directed to analyse the current hazards and take the appropriate precautions, says Ayush Prasad, CEO of the Pune District Zilla Parishad.
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Mumbai and its suburbs got moderate to severe rainfall during the day, and the IMD issued an orange alert for the city on July 18, anticipating high to very heavy rainfall in several areas. The meteorological department has issued a red notice for the surrounding districts of Raigad and Palghar, predicting severe to very heavy rain in a few places and extremely heavy rain in isolated locations on Wednesday. Thane district has been issued an orange warning.
According to state official data, one more death was reported in Haryana on July 18 as a result of severe rainfall, bringing the total to 35. Heavy rains recently drenched the state, causing flooding in various areas. According to figures updated at 5 p.m., 1,362 villages and 1.73 lakh hectares of cropland had been damaged. According to the report, a total of 6,629 persons have been evacuated from the impacted locations. As many as 3,383 of those evacuated are residing in the state's 41 relief camps.
Normal life was disturbed in numerous Telangana districts on July 18 due to extensive rains, and the Met Office has expected high and very heavy rainfall in Khammam, Warangal, and other districts in the coming days. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Mayor Vijaya Lakshmi R Gadwal has instructed staff to be vigilant and take preventative measures in light of the city's rainfall.
Significant rainfall recorded (from 0830 hours IST to 1730 hours IST on July 18)(in cm):
Uttarakhand:
Chorgaliya-6
Chalthi-6
Nainidanda-5
Pantanagar-2
Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi: Delhi-Reidge-2
Gangetic West Bengal: Bankura & Diamond Harbour 2 each
Three more deaths reported in Punjab in recent spell of heavy rainfall that left many districts flooded. The death toll has risen to 38 now.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inspected water logging situation at Rajghat area.
An orange alert has also been issued in Chattisgarh and Vidarbhaand heavy rainfall(115.6 to 204.4 mm) on July 18 and 19.
Kanpur's administration has issued an alert in response to the Ganga River's rising water level. "We are taking all essential precautions to deal with any emergency circumstance," says District Magistrate, Kanpur.
On July 18, Coastal Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh areexpected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) as per IMD.
According to IMD, Madhya Pradesh and East Rajasthan are expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) on July 18.
IMD issued an orange alert for Gujarat as the State is likely to get Heavy to Very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) on July 19 and 20.
"All Hospitals have been adequately staffed and stocked with necessary medicines. Ambulances are functional. Officials have been asked to stay on alert. Taluka Officials would be inspecting readiness," said Ayush Prasad, Zilla Parishad CEO, Pune District, Maharashtra after IMD issued an orange alert for Pune.
