IMD issues red alert as heavy rain lashes Navi Mumbai, Raigad; Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to review preparedness

In Navi Mumbai, Belapur recorded 159.6 mm of rainfall, followed by Nerul (138.6 mm), Vashi (97.4 mm), Koparkhairne (80.2 mm), Airoli (74.6 mm), and Digha (54.4 mm). The average rainfall across Navi Mumbai was 100.8 mm. Since June 1, total rainfall in the city stands at 2,917.89 mm.

In Raigad district, Matheran recorded the highest rainfall at 271.4 mm, followed by Panvel (165 mm), Poladpur (158 mm), Mahad (147 mm), and Karjat (146 mm). Other talukas recorded notable rainfall, including Mangaon (92 mm), Alibag (83 mm), and Mhasala (73 mm), while Sudhagad (21 mm), Shrivardhan (25 mm), and Khalapur (25 mm) received the lowest. The average rainfall across Raigad taluka was 92.83 mm.

Mumbai recorded 111.19 mm of rainfall in the island city, 76.46 mm in the eastern suburbs, and 74.15 mm in the western suburbs.

Morbe Dam received 105.6 mm of rainfall today, taking the total since June 1 to 3,680.20 mm. The water level stood at 88.26 metres, which is 101.3 per cent of its capacity.

With high tides expected at 5.17 pm on Monday (3.04 metres) and 7.48 am tomorrow (3.50 m), civic authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant, particularly in flood-prone areas.

The IMD has forecast intense to very intense spells of rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph in MMR over the next three to four hours. Residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel and stay indoors.