Mumbai Weather: Mumbai and its surrounding areas received heavy rain for the third consecutive day on Thursday morning as the southwest monsoon remained active across Maharashtra.
The incessant rain has brought parts of the city to a standstill, causing significant waterlogging in low-lying areas and disrupting local transport and flight operations. In response, authorities have issued an orange alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring areas, including Thane and Raigad.
What's In Forecast For Today?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Palghar and an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall across several areas.
The weather office has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by strong winds in isolated places, across Mumbai and its suburbs over the next 24 hours. Residents have been advised to remain cautious and take the necessary precautions.
Heavy Rain Triggers Waterlogging In Andheri, Bandra, Other Areas
Heavy rain on Wednesday triggered widespread waterlogging across several low-lying areas, slowing road traffic and delaying Mumbai's suburban train services. While public transport managed to operate, commuters faced significant inconvenience due to flooded roads and severe traffic congestion.
The disruptions peaked in the afternoon as the intense downpour was compounded by a 4.16-metre high tide, leading to waterlogging complaints from Andheri, Santacruz, Khar, Bandra, Kurla, Vikhroli, Powai, Ghatkopar, Bhandup, and Mulund, NDTV reported.
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Over 100 MM Of Rain In 24 Hours
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, several parts of Mumbai have already received over 100 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending 8 AM on Wednesday.
Data from the BMC showed that between 8 AM and 6 PM on Wednesday, Mumbai received an average rainfall of 49 mm, with the eastern suburbs recording 99 mm and the western suburbs receiving 90 mm.
Meanwhile, between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM, the IMD's Santacruz observatory recorded 108 mm of rainfall, while the Colaba observatory registered 30 mm.
Among the city's worst-hit rain spots, Tagore Nagar Municipal School in Vikhroli recorded the highest rainfall at 146.4 mm, followed closely by Paspoli Powai Municipal School at 142.8 mm and the S Ward office in Bhandup at 141.6 mm.
In the western suburbs, Nariyal Wadi School in Santacruz received 139.2 mm, while the SWM Santacruz Workshop recorded 136.4 mm.