India, July 7 -- The Maharashtra government has placed Nashik district on high alert after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis based on the India Metereological Department prediction on Monday cautioned of the possibility of a cloudburst in the Trimbakeshwar region, with some areas expected to receive up to 300 mm of rainfall on Tuesday.

"There is a low-pressure system developing over Nashik district, and the possibility of a cloudburst cannot be ruled out. Some parts of the district could receive up to 300 mm of rainfall," Fadnavis said, adding that the district administration has been asked to remain on high alert.

As a precautionary measure, the Nashik district administration has ordered all schools, colleges and markets to remain close...