Rain fury in Pune

 

Rain fury in Pune, schools shut today, Mumbai on red alert

Heavy and incessant rains have wreaked havoc in Pune, where at least four people died in rain-related incidents. Several houses and residential societies in low-lying areas in the city were inundated, following which Army personnel were called in to speed up the evacuation process.  Heavy rains continue to lash several cities of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Palghar and others, with waterlogging leading to traffic snarls and delayed flight and train operations. Owing to incessant rain, the district administration has announced the closure of all schools and colleges in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad for tomorrow (July 26).

Several areas of Mumbai recorded more than 100 mm of rainfall between 4 am and 1 pm on Thursday, officials said. Malpa Dongri area in Andheri recorded the highest rainfall of 157 mm during this period, followed by Paspoli in Powai receiving 155 mm and Dindoshi receiving 154 mm rainfall.