Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar today conducted a review of the ongoing heavy rainfall and flood situation across Maharashtra at the State Disaster Management Room in the Secretariat. He urged citizens to remain calm, avoid spreading or believing rumours, and take necessary precautions.

Red alerts have been issued in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Palghar, as well as in the ghats and hill regions. The Disaster Management Department is providing rainfall updates every three hours. “The government is actively working to assist those affected by the rains,” Deputy Chief Minister Pawar said.

Heavy rainfall across the state has submerged approximately one million acres of farmland. Reservoir levels are being closely monitored, and alerts are being sent to residents living near rivers to ensure safety. Citizens have been relocated to safer locations, and authorities have advised people to venture out only if absolutely necessary.