In response to severe weather conditions, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed all emergency services to operate continuously. He emphasized the importance of citizens leaving their homes only for essential reasons and suggested that professionals consider working from home. These directives were issued after a comprehensive review meeting at the State Disaster Control Room.
The Chief Minister emphasized that private companies should allow employees to work from home as a humane gesture during the current situation. He warned of legal consequences for companies failing to adhere to these guidelines. Additionally, he urged the public to limit unnecessary travel.
As the monsoon intensifies in Maharashtra, causing flooding in various areas, life has been disrupted in Mumbai and Pune. The India Meteorological Department has issued a ‘Red Alert’ for the state until July 8, anticipating heavy rainfall. District administrations and disaster management teams have been placed on high alert round-the-clock by the Chief Minister.
A significant landslide on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has resulted in debris blocking the highway, with emergency teams working urgently to clear the area. Coastal districts, including Mumbai, are expected to face strong winds of 50 to 70 km/h, prompting deployment of rescue teams in vulnerable coastal regions.
Expressing concern for Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, CM Fadnavis highlighted the risk of heavy rainfall in Nashik due to a deep depression in the Arabian Sea. The administration has been instructed to take preventive measures, especially in landslide-prone areas, and ensure tourist safety. Tourists have been advised to avoid visiting these regions for the next few days.
