IMD forecasts intense rainfall over south peninsular India until July 8; Check latest forecast

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heavy rainfall is expected to persist in southern Peninsular India until July 8. The weather forecasting agency has further predicted significant rainfall in various states, including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, and others. Specifically, the IMD has forecasted extremely heavy rainfall in four districts of Maharashtra, namely Satara, Pune, Ratnagiri, and Raigad, on July 6.

In response to the anticipated conditions, a 'red alert' has been issued for Ratnagiri and Raigad, while an 'orange' alert has been issued for ten districts, including Nashik, Palghar, Thane, Pune, and Kolhapur. IMD has indicated the possibility of isolated, exceptionally heavy rainfall in the Konkan, Goa, and Ghat regions of central Maharashtra on July 6, along with Gujarat on July 7 and 8 in the western region. In response to the heavy rain forecasted for Goa, the state's Education Department has declared a one-day holiday for schools.

Consequently, schools from Std I to XII will remain closed on Thursday to ensure the safety of students and staff in light of the anticipated weather conditions. The meteorological department has issued a 'red alert' for the districts of Amreli, Bhavnagar, and Anand in Gujarat on July 7, indicating the likelihood of severe rainfall in those areas. Additionally, an alert for extremely high rainfall has been issued for Kutch and Jamnagar districts in Gujarat on July 8.