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Weather Update: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Mumbai; monsoon set to intensify in Delhi

According to the IMD, the city and suburbs are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places, with the possibility of extremely heavy rain at isolated locations during the day.

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What happened Mumbai and several parts of Maharashtra are set to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall with strong winds until July 6, the IMD said. Meanwhile, Delhi is expected to witness increased monsoon activity from Sunday.
The headline split The left frames it as "IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad amid heavy rain". The center frames it as "Weather Update: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Mumbai; monsoon set to intensify in Delhi".
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Left / center-leftIMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad amid heavy rain

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Hindustan TimesNews report · Jul 4, 5:57 AM

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad amid heavy rain

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According to the IMD, the city and suburbs are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places, with the possibility of extremely heavy rain at isolated locations during the...

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DNA IndiaNews report · Jul 4, 3:33 AM

Weather Update: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Mumbai; monsoon set to intensify in Delhi

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Mumbai and several parts of Maharashtra are set to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall with strong winds until July 6, the IMD said. Meanwhile, Delhi is expected to witness increased...

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