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Maharashtra Mumbai Rains Weather Today News Highlights: At least 10 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents across Maharashtra in over 48 hours, while more than 11,800 people have been rescued from flood-affected areas till late, as per officials. According to the State Disaster Management Department, four deaths were reported in Nashik district alone. Two deaths each occurred in Dharashiv and Ahilyanagar, while one each was reported in Jalna and Yavatmal districts.
IMD issues red alert: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for four districts – Mumbai suburban, Raigad, Thane and Palghar – warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places. This comes as coastal Maharashtra faces incessant downpour, with rainfall in Mumbai crossing the 3,000 mm threshold for this monsoon season.
Jayakwadi dam overflow: The inflow into the Jayakwadi dam on the Godavari River in Marathwada surged, prompting authorities to open all 27 gates, releasing 1,25,000 cusecs. Nearly 7,000 people were evacuated in Paithan of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where Harsul Circle recorded 196 mm of rain in 24 hours. Heavy rains also lashed Beed, Nanded and Parbhani districts.
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