As heavy rainfall continues to batter Mumbai and several southern states, the India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Maharashtra, Kerala, and Karnataka. The relentless downpour has already claimed at least six lives, raising concerns about safety and infrastructure in the region. With over 200 millimeters of rain recorded in the last 24 hours,Mumbai has shattered a 107-year-old record,leaving residents grappling with flooded streets and disrupted rail services.
The situation remains dire as authorities warn of more heavy rains on Tuesday. the red alert replaces the previous orange warning, indicating the severity of the weather conditions. Areas like Thane, Palghar, and Konkan are also facing significant challenges, with many families evacuated to safer locations. Officials report that river levels are dangerously high, prompting the deployment of disaster response teams in coastal districts. Meanwhile, neighboring states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka are bracing for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours, with landslides reported in parts of Goa due to the excessive downpour. As the region faces this natural calamity, the resilience of its people is being tested onc again.
