Heavy rain alert: IMD issues red warning for Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh; BMC declares holiday
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 () India Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain. Several districts in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are on alert. Mumbai, Thane, and Pune are likely to face intense rainfall. There could be waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Disaster Management reports fatalities in Maharashtra. National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams are deployed. Mumbai declares a holiday for government offices.
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Wednesday, 20 August 2025 ()
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