The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds across Gujarat, Western Maharashtra, and Goa from July 6 to 9.
Daily rainfall totalling 12-20 cm is possible over parts of the affected areas and the heavy downpours could trigger flooding in low-lying and riverine areas and landslides on unstable slopes. Authorities will likely issue new alerts or update/rescind existing advisories as weather conditions change over the coming days.
Officials have confirmed one fatality after a person drowned in a water-filled quarry in Mumbai on July 5. Two people were also injured and three homes damaged in a landslide in the Chunabhatti area of Mumbai on July 6. Several parts of Mumbai are waterlogged and flooded roads are causing traffic congestion in many areas of the city on July 6. Several bus services and trains across the city have been delayed or diverted.
Sites located downstream from large reservoirs or rivers may be subject to flash flooding after relatively short periods of intense rainfall. Disruptions to electricity and telecommunications services are possible where significant flooding or landslides impact utility networks.
The IMD advised residents to monitor local media for updated weather information, especially before travelling through areas where there is a forecast of severe rain. The IMD also specifically requested for residents to not attempt driving through flooded areas, to confirm flights and charge battery-powered devices in the case of prolonged electricity outages.
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