Heavy rain batters Mumbai, IMD issues orange alert; high-tide expected
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and surrounding regions due to heavy monsoon rainfall. Residents are advised to take precautions as high tides and intense rain spells are expected.
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MUMBAI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad, moderate to intense spells of rain at isolated places and urging people to take precautions.Mumbai continued to receive heavy monsoon showers, with the island city recording an average rainfall of 114 mm between 8 am on July 2 and 7 am on July 3.The eastern suburbs recorded an average of 102 mm of rainfall, while the western suburbs received 109 mm during the same period.According to multiple reports, a high tide is expected this afternoon.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in MumbaiStay updated with the latest Mumbai news. Download the TOI App.
The article is a straightforward weather report based on official government data.
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