Maharashtra Rains: CMO Urges People To Avoid Unnecessary Travel Amid Flood, Strong Wind Warning
The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office has appealed to citizens to remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel as heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds continue to impact several parts of the state.
The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has issued a public advisory asking citizens to remain alert as heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds continue to affect several parts of the state.
In a post on X, the CMO said the state's disaster management machinery is fully geared up in view of the ongoing weather conditions. It added that National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been deployed in potentially affected areas, while local administrations have also been placed on high alert. Navi Mumbai Rains: Two Men Drown at Gadeshwar Dam As IMD Issues Red Alert.
CMO Issues Advisory, Asks Citizens To Avoid Unnecessary Travel Amid Flood Threat
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— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) July 6, 2026
According to the advisory, heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Maharashtra, with strong winds that could reach speeds of up to 70 kmph in some areas. Authorities have urged people to exercise special caution in Palghar, Raigad, Satara, Kolhapur, Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala and nearby regions. Kalyan Flood Alert: Ulhas River Nears Danger Mark As Heavy Rain, High Tide Raise Flooding Risk.
The CMO also said that the bridge over the Indrayani River at Charholi is currently submerged, making travel in the area unsafe. Citizens have been advised to avoid gathering near dams, riverbanks, and in Alandi to prevent overcrowding during the ongoing weather conditions.
The advisory further stated that disaster management cells at the district, taluka, and village levels are in constant coordination. It also highlighted the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, along with moderate to heavy rainfall in the state's ghat areas.
The CMO urged people to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from waterlogged roads and low-lying areas, and strictly follow instructions issued by the administration.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 06, 2026 06:19 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
