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Heavy rain warning issued for Mumbai, India
NEW DELHI, June 8, 2018 (BSS/XINHUA) – India’s Meteorological department
on Friday issued a warning of heavy rainfall for the weekend in India’s
western city of Mumbai.
Following the warning, the Mumbai city has been put on alert and it has
asked residents to stay indoors.
“As rainfall activity is likely to enhance from 8th June with further
increase on 9th June, people are advised to abstain from outdoor activities
as much as possible during the period and also watch for weather,” the local
Meteorological department centre said.
Local government officials said the civic authorities have geared up to
deal with any eventuality in view of the heavy downpour warning. Officials
said disaster management teams and some Navy personnel have also been kept
ready.
“Leaves of all the senior officials, including deputy municipal
commissioners, assistant commissioners and heads of departments have been
cancelled,” a statement issued by Mumbai’s municipal corporation said.
BSS/XINHUA/GMR/1352 hrs