 "Traffic moves on a waterlogged road amid heavy rain in Mumbai, India. Reuters")
According to officials, Friday morning’s intense rainstorm in Mumbai caused traffic to slow down and some Western Railway suburban train services to be affected. According to them, more showers are anticipated later in the day.
Police have urged the public to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast “heavy to very heavy” rains beginning at 8.30 am for the next 24 hours.
With the exception of Raigad, where a “Red” notice has been issued for Friday, the IMD has already issued an “Orange” alert for Mumbai and all of its bordering districts.
It had issued a similar alert Thursday, but there was moderate rainfall in the city.
Continuous downpours have caused severe inconvenience to commuters, with traffic moving at a slow pace across key routes in the city.
As per a ‘Monsoon Report’ of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the island city, Eastern suburbs, and Western suburbs have so far received an average rainfall of 29.40 mm, 29.44 mm and 18.88 mm, respectively.
IMD’s Colaba and Santacruz observatories recorded 22.4 mm and 23.9 mm rainfall, respectively.
Due to the rains since morning, with intense spells in between, vehicle movements on the city roads have slowed down.
Suburban train services on the Central Railway network were running without any problem, said officials. A few locals on the Western Railway network were running 10-15 minutes late, said WR officials.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsIn view of the forecast for heavy rains in Mumbai and neighbouring districts, police have urged citizens to take precautions.
“Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and nearby districts, citizens are advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary, avoid coastal areas, and drive cautiously,” said Mumbai police on X.
“Our officials and staff are on high alert and ready to assist Mumbaikars. In case of any emergency, please dial 100 / 112 / 103,” they said.