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Harshvardhan Rane Urges Mumbai Residents to Skip Food Apps During Red-Alert Rains

He shared a photo of a delivery rider stuck in floodwater to underscore the danger facing gig workers.

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Overview

  • Rane posted an Instagram Story telling followers, “Guys pls make your own food today,” as heavy rain battered the city.
  • The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Mumbai, upgrading from orange, with forecasts of heavy to very heavy rain and isolated extremely heavy downpours.
  • Widespread waterlogging left roads flooded across several areas, causing traffic jams and transport delays, with reports of fallen trees.
  • The image Rane shared showed a two-wheeler partly submerged, highlighting the hazards delivery staff face during severe weather.
  • Separately, actor Dipika Kakar praised Mumbai Police after officers rescued children caught in the rains, reflecting ongoing emergency responses.