Maharashtra rains LIVE updates: Mumbai faces severe waterlogging, flight delays; evacuations underway in Pune

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Pune, Mumbai, Palghar, Thane and Raigad. Heavy and incessant rains wreaked havoc in Maharashtra’s Pune, where at least four persons died in rain-related incidents on July 25, while several houses and residential societies in low-lying areas in the city were inundated, following which people are being evacuated.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said if the need arises, the rain-hit people will be airlifted in Pune, where incessant downpours have claimed four lives and inundated residential colonies and houses in low-lying areas. Mr. Shinde said he has spoken to the Pune district collector and civic body chiefs in the city and its neighbouring Pimpri Chinchwad, an industrial township.