Navi Mumbai News: City Anticipates Heavy Rainfall; Authorities Circulate Emergency Contact Details

Navi Mumbai: The Disaster Management Cell of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) reported that at least five trees were knocked down in the city in the last 24 hours because of intense rainfall. The city experienced an average precipitation of 44.48 mm, leading the municipal authorities to stay vigilant. During this time, one call regarding a fire emergency was received.

Belapur received the most rainfall among NMMC wards, totaling 52.04 mm, while Nerul came next with 49.27 mm. The water level of the Morbe Dam has hit 73.69 meters, while its maximum capacity stands at 88 metres.

#MumbaiRains

Nearly forecasted this spell very first on 2 June

For now, Malad- Mira road, Thane and later KDMC & Bhiwandi belt will get Heavy Rains for an hour

SOBO, Central Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Ghats may see some reduction soon for a while

Palghar to see Mod-Heavy Rains https://t.co/ieAhUejOfl pic.twitter.com/4k1ysjYOxY

— SkyWatch Weather India (@SkyWatchUpdates) June 16, 2025

As of June 1, 230 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the catchment area of the dam located in Khalapur Taluka, Raigad. The NMMC reported that a high tide of 4.21 meters is anticipated at 3:31 PM today.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced an orange alert for the districts of Thane and Raigad. Regions including Panvel, Uran, Vashi, and Belapur encountered heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds.

According to reports by Lokmat, Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde has directed all civic departments to stay on high alert. Department heads and officials were dispatched throughout the city this morning to guarantee prompt support.

The municipal authority has advised residents to ensure their safety and contact the NMMC Disaster Management Cell for emergencies at 022-27567060, 022-27567061, or the toll-free numbers 1800-222-309 / 1800-222-310. Launch in application

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