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Weather Update: Heavy rains in these states including Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, IMD issued red alert, schools closed

Weather Update: Heavy rains have been continuing across the country for the past few days. The Indian Meteorological Department issued a warning saying that heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in many states in the coming days.

 
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Weather Update: Heavy rains have been continuing across the country for the past few days. The Indian Meteorological Department issued a warning saying that heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in many states in the coming days. The Goa Education Department on Sunday declared a holiday for schools up to class 12 on Monday, July 15, citing heavy rains in the coastal state.

Schools and colleges closed

The IMD has issued a red alert in some parts of the state. The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Malappuram, Kannur and Kasaragod in Kerala and an orange alert for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Wayanad. Schools and colleges in six districts of Kerala will remain closed on July 15 due to heavy rains and thunderstorms.

IMD issues red alert

In a weather update, the IMD said that parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa will receive more than 20 cm of rain in the next few days. Meanwhile, a red alert has been issued for four districts of Maharashtra – Satara, Kolhapur, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri – amid heavy rains.

Waterlogging in many areas due to heavy rains

A red alert was issued for the four districts, while the IMD issued a yellow alert in Mumbai and Palghar and an orange alert in Thane, Raigad and Pune. Heavy waterlogging was reported from suburban areas of Mumbai amid incessant rains and thunderstorms.

Light to moderate rains in Delhi NCR

The IMD said light rains and moderate speed winds are likely in Delhi NCR in the coming days, but no colour-coded alert was issued for the national capital. Rains lashed parts of Delhi on Saturday morning, leading to waterlogging and traffic jams. However, rain brought further relief from the July heat. Neighbouring Noida also received rain in the morning. Visuals from central Delhi showed slow-moving traffic due to waterlogging on roads.