Amidst the relentless monsoon fury, several states in India find themselves battling heavy rains, with the monsoon gaining strength on Wednesday. Mumbai, witnessing record-breaking rainfall, and several regions of Telangana experience torrential downpours, prompting warnings from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Himachal Pradesh, among the worst-hit this season, braces for more rainfall as per the IMD’s forecast.
In Mumbai, the situation remains critical as the weather agency issues a red alert for Thursday, resulting in the continued closure of schools and educational institutions. Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts are also under red alert, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation warning of heavy to very-heavy rainfall in certain areas and extremely-heavy rainfall in isolated places until Thursday afternoon.
Various areas in Mumbai, including Fort, Colaba, Nariman Point, Elphinstone Road, Grant Road, and suburbs like Andheri, Marol, Jogeshwari, and Goregaon, received an alarming 100 mm of rainfall in just 12 hours on Wednesday. The island city, eastern suburbs, and western suburbs experienced significant average rainfall during the same period, as reported by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
In Telangana, the heavy downpour resulted in swollen rivers and a threat of flooding, leading to disruption of power supply across the state. The districts of Mulugu, Kothagudem, Khammam, Karimnagar, Suryapet, and Wanaparthy witnessed considerable rainfall on Wednesday.
Amidst the chaos, over 40 tourists found themselves stranded at the Mutyala Dhara waterfall in Mulugu district. Swift action by authorities and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) ensured their safe rescue. Medical services were provided, with one person treated for a minor scorpion bite. A senior police official confirmed the well-being of the rescued tourists.
Similarly, Himachal Pradesh faced heavy showers, leading to an orange alert being issued for nine districts, including Shimla, Solan, and Mandi. The IMD warns of continued rainfall, making this year’s precipitation the highest in a century, breaking all previous records in the state.
As the monsoon persists till September, the threat of landslides remains, prompting the IMD to issue advisories and additional orange alerts to ensure the safety of residents and travelers.
In conclusion, the monsoon fury in India has caused havoc, with tourists being rescued in Telangana and Himachal Pradesh bracing for further heavy downpours. The situation calls for vigilance and adherence to the provided warnings to safeguard lives and property during this challenging monsoon season.
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