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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red nowcast warning for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts, indicating intense to very intense rainfall spells accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 60 kmph. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai, with waterlogging and traffic disruptions expected. Amid predictions of rivers breaching the danger levels in Thane, the collector declared a leave for all schools and colleges in Thane on Wednesday.
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Meanwhile, Indian airline IndiGo Wednesday issued an advisory for its travelers anticipating air traffic congestion amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai which is likely to impact flight operations. It requested its passengers to stay updated through its website or mobile application, as well as allow some extra time to commute due to waterlogging and slow-moving traffic across several parts of the city.
Maharashtra rain deaths: According to data released by the Maharashtra Disaster Management Department, 21 people have lost their lives in rain and flood-related incidents between August 15 and 19. Six people lost their lives in these incidents in the last 24 hours in the state. Five individuals are reported to be missing in the Nanded district due to a flood-like situation. A total of 18 teams of NDRF are positioned in various parts of the state, along with six teams of SDRF.
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