Monsoon highlights: Flood-like situation in Gujarat's Rajkot; heavy rain in Maharashtra's Palghar

Eight persons have lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra's Thane district since the start of monsoon this year, an official said on Tuesday, PTI reported.

The district administration in Maharashtra's Osmanabad on Tuesday asked residents of villages along the Manjara, Terna and Tawarja rivers to remain alert as heavy rains are expected in the region, PTI reported.

Parts of the west coast and central India, which are already reeling under flood-like situations due to widespread rains for over a week, will continue to receive heavy showers for the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned on Tuesday.

The second warning signal has been issued at Dowaleswaram Barrage near Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh as flood level in river Godavari rose to 13 lakh cusecs on Tuesday, PTI reported.

Heavy downpour continued in various parts of Gujarat on Tuesday and six people died in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours, raising the toll to 69 since June 1, PTI reported.

As heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai and its adjoining areas, high tide were seen hitting Mumbai's Marine Drive amid rainfall.

Parts of Maharashtra's Palghar district witnessed heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours, affecting road connectivity to eight villages and causing flooding in some rivers, officials said on Tuesday.

West Delhi has recorded a rainfall deficit of 60 per cent (54mm of rain as against the normal of 135.8mm) since the start of the monsoon season.

Southwest Delhi has logged a shortfall of 51 per cent - gauging just 59.8 mm of rainfall against a normal of 122.7mm in this period.

The IMD data showed Northeast Delhi has gauged 43 per cent less rainfall than a normal of 135.6 mm.

Rainfall deficit in Central and South Delhi stood at 29 per cent and 22 per cent, respectively. Central Delhi received 96.3mm rains and South Delhi 106.1mm since June 1.

East Delhi with 218.1 mm has received 61 per cent more rainfall than normal. (PTI report)

Gujarat | Poorna river is flowing above the danger mark. 1700 people shifted to shelter homes in Navsari city. We appeal to the citizens to remain at their respective places: Amit Prakash Yadav, DC, Navsari

Gujarat | Due to the wash-out of tracks between Dabhoi and Ekta Nagar stations of Vadodara Division, some Western Railway trains today have been cancelled/partially cancelled: Western Railway

Schools and colleges were closed in Maharashtra's Nashik city on Tuesday following heavy rains over the last few days and people in flood-prone areas were asked to shift to safer places, officials said.

Maharashtra | Moderate to intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ghat areas of Pune & Satara, Nanded, Hingoli, Parbhani, Latur during the next 3-4 hours: IMD Mumbai

The air quality in Delhi on Tuesday improved significantly amid morning showers. The AQI (Air Quality Index) stood at 115. Today too, the air quality is expected to be around ‘satisfactory’ range due to expected light and trace rain spells.

In view of heavy rain and waterlogging in several parts of the capital, Delhi is expected to witness traffic snarl as well. The Delhi Police has advised the commuters to plan their journey accordingly. 

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The weather forecasting agency has predicted heavy to very heavy with extremely heavy rain at isolated places in Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Jangaon, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts till Tuesday morning.

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As many as 83 people have died in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra between June 1 and July 10, the state disaster management authority said in a report on Monday.

Three persons were missing in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district after heavy rains and incessant downpour led to a rise in water levels of several rivers in Nashik district, while Mumbai and its adjoining areas received moderate showers on Monday.