Heavy rain predicted for Mumbai, Konkan coast from June 9 to 12; CM asks officials to stay alert

With heavy rains predicted to hit Mumbai and other coastal areas of Maharashtra later this week, CM Uddhav Thackeray has directed officials to prepare for any eventuality.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday directed the state administration to stay alert and be prepared to tackle any eventuality in the wake of the forecast of heavy rains in Mumbai and other coastal areas of the state during this week. The CM in a statement said patients, including of Covid-19, should not face any hurdle in their treatment. People living in low-lying areas, dilapidated buildings and landslide-prone areas should be moved to safer places, he told the state administration. He also asked guardian ministers to convene meetings of district disaster management authorities.