India, July 31 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the ghat areas of Pune district for July 31, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places. The warning excludes Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad city areas.

SD Sanap, senior meteorologist, IMD Pune, said, "The red alert has been issued only for the ghat areas of Pune district. Pune city is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall."

The department has advised people travelling through the Pune Ghat sections, including routes prone to landslides and waterlogging, to exercise caution as intense rainfall could trigger landslides, flash floods, reduced visibility, overflowing streams, and traffic disruptions.

According to the bulletin issu...