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disaster management with immediate effect in Maharashtra. The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall in many places in the states. “Moderate to intense spells of rain very likely over the districts of Raigad, Thane, Mumbai, Palghar, and Ratnagiri during the next 3-4 hours.
Occasional strong winds are also likely," stated the IMD in its morning bulletin. In addition to this, schools and colleges will remain closed today in the Raigad District of Maharashtra. Raigad District Collector, Yogesh Mhase has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the District in view of heavy Rains.
Heavy rainfall was recorded in six out of eight districts of central Maharashtra's Marathwada region, officials said on Wednesday. Limbgaon circle in Nanded district recorded the highest rainfall of 153.50 mm in a single day. It was followed by Golegaon circle which received 133.50 mm rainfall.
As many as nine circles received rainfall of more than 100 mm. IMD has alerted Palghar and Thane District till July 20. Raigad will be on Orange Alert till July 21.
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