Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:17am on 20 Jul 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
A red alert has been issued for parts of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa due to predictions of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall on Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, bringing intense rainfall to the region until Sunday. The system is currently located near Puri, Gopalpur, and Paradip, and is moving northwestern-western. Heavy rainfall is expected, with totals potentially exceeding 200mm in some areas. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay informed through local weather updates.
