Maharashtra Monsoon Update: No Red Alert or Orange Alert for the next 24 hours

According to the information of the India Meteorological Department, no red alert or orange alert has been given to any district of the state for the next 24 hours. At present, yellow alert has been given to Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Pune, Satara districts. Barring all the above districts, the Meteorological Department has predicted rain up to 65 mm in the rest of the districts and a green alert has been issued.

Citizens of districts affected by lightning should download and install the "DAMINI" app in their mobiles to stay updated and alert. The app alerts users through GPS notifications within 20 to 40 kms and also suggests precautionary measures. Citizens should download and install the "Sachet" app to receive disaster warnings and official notifications.

The State Government is sending notices and messages to the citizens from time to time through the CAP-SACHET portal. However, citizens should follow the instructions received.

For disaster related information and help, citizens should follow the below social media accounts of Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDMAMaharashtra?mibextid=ZbWKwL
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDMAMaharashtra

For additional information contact the following telephone numbers:

• District Disaster Management Control Room: 1077 (Toll Free Number)
• State Emergency Action Center: 022-220279900
• Email: controlroom@maharashtra.gov.in

According to the data received from the control room of the Ministry of Government of Maharashtra on August 3, 2023 at 6:00 pm, the current Maharashtra weather condition and forecast has been released.