Maharashtra Weather Update: Red Alert in Vidarbha, Schools Closed in Nagpur, Gadchiroli and Chandrapur
By jayesh chouhan 2026-07-29 12:39:26
Strong Return of Rain in the State: Orange Alert for Vidarbha, Yellow Alert for the Rest of Maharashtra; Schools Closed in Nagpur and Gadchiroli
Maharashtra Weather Update: Rainfall intensity has increased across Maharashtra due to the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Red Alert' for heavy to very heavy rainfall in three districts of Vidarbha—Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, and Gondia. Considering rain-related risks and student safety, a holiday has been declared for all schools, colleges, Anganwadis, and coaching classes in Nagpur, Gadchiroli, and Chandrapur districts on July 29.
Likelihood of Heavy Rain Across the State from July 29 to 31
According to the weather department's forecast, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected between July 29 and July 31 in Vidarbha, North Marathwada, Khandesh, Konkan, and the Ghat regions of Central Maharashtra. The heaviest rainfall is predicted for Eastern Vidarbha today. Meanwhile, heavy rain is forecast for Western Vidarbha, Khandesh, North Marathwada, Konkan, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad on Thursday. Rainfall intensity is expected to persist in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Khandesh, and Ghat areas on Friday.
Current Alert Status for Vidarbha
Red Alert: Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia
Orange Alert: Nagpur, Wardha, Bhandara
Yellow Alert: All other districts of Vidarbha
Holiday Declared by Administration
Following the IMD's 'Red Alert' for July 29, Chandrapur District Collector Vasumana Pant has declared a one-day holiday for all schools, colleges, Anganwadis, and private coaching classes in the district. As a safety measure, Gadchiroli District Collector Avishyant Panda has ordered the closure of schools, colleges, Ashramshalas (residential schools for tribal students), ITIs, and vocational training institutes in the district on July 29. Similarly, all educational institutions in Nagpur district will remain closed due to heavy rainfall. The heavy rain poses a significant risk of waterlogging in low-lying areas, flooding in rivers and streams, landslides, and traffic disruptions.
According to the Meteorological Department's forecast, moderate to very heavy rainfall is expected across various parts of the state today, July 29. A 'Red Alert' has been issued for the Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, and Gondia districts of Eastern Vidarbha, as these areas are likely to bear the brunt of the rainfall. An 'Orange Alert' has been issued for the Nagpur, Wardha, and Bhandara districts, while a 'Yellow Alert' is in place for the rest of Vidarbha. Additionally, moderate to heavy rainfall is predicted for the Konkan region, Northern Marathwada, Khandesh, and the Ghat areas of Central Maharashtra. Meanwhile, the intensity of rainfall is likely to be somewhat lower in Southern Marathwada and the southern parts of Central Maharashtra.
