India received 11 per cent less rainfall in June due to a delay in monsoon momentum for the North West and Central regions of the country, highlighted a report by 'Bank of Baroda'.
In wake of the rainfall warning issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre in Pune district on July 9, Collector Dr Suhas Diwase has announced that all schools up to class 12 will remain closed on Tuesday, July 9 to avoid any untoward incidents and emergencies affecting schools.
Earlier today, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj held a meeting with all the Delhi Hospital's chiefs over preparations to combat Dengue and other vector-borne diseases.
In view of the inclement weather, 50 flights were cancelled and several flights were diverted in Mumbai on Monday, according to Mumbai International Airport.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Mumbai, has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg for Monday. RMC has also issued a red alert for Pune and Satara.
Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) were affected due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Monday morning. Mumbai recorded heavy rainfall on Monday morning, leading to traffic jams and waterlogging.