Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Next high tide expected at 10.44 pm, rainfall highest in decade, says BMC

High tide expected at 10.44 pm

According to the website tide-forecast, the next high tide in Mumbai is expected at 10.44 pm, and the tide is expected to reach a height of 3.76 metres.

Mumbai firm owner booked for dumping debris, causing flooding

The owner and staff of a private firm in Kanjurmarg have been booked for dumping debris which caused water-logging on the railway tracks and roads in the area, police said Monday.

An official identified the firm as Jolly Brothers Private Limited and said the site of debris dumping was an open plot alongside a drain near the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road and Seth Jolly Road.

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High waves predicted for Maharashtra coast from Malvan to Vasai

According to the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, high waves are forecast for the coast of Maharashtra from Malvan to Vasai till 11.30 pm on Wednesday.

Heavy to very heavy rains expected in Mumbai  and MMR in the next 3 days: Mumbai Police

As per intimation received from IMD, the Commissioner of Mumbai said that heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitnat Region in the next three days, advising the people to check weather updates and plan the day accordingly. 

Heavy to Very Heavy rains expected in Mumbai & MMR in the next 3 days as per intimation received from IMD.

I request Mumbaikars to check weather updates & plan the day accordingly.

Take care, stay safe & reach out to us at @MumbaiPolice for help #MumbaiRainsLive #MumbaiRains

— पोलीस आयुक्त, बृहन्मुंबई - CP Mumbai Police (@CPMumbaiPolice) July 1, 2019

BMC advises caution, says 200 mm or more rain expected between 3 and 5 July

The BMC also said that close to 200 mm or more rain per day is likely between 3 and 5 July, which could hamper normal schedules.

As per #IMDUpdates close to 200 mm or more rain per day is likely between July 3 and 5 which could hamper normal schedules. We will try our best to minimise discomfort & we request all to practice caution. We are just a tweet & call away Mumbai. Take care. #MumbaiRainsLive

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 1, 2019

Mumbai rainfall in last 48 hours, highest in a decade: BMC

According to a tweet by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the city of Mumbai exceeded the average rainfall witnessed in the entire month of June in just 48 hrs, terming the rain spell as highest in a decade. The BMC also urged the people to remain cautious .

Mumbai, we understand it’s not been an easy Monday, but it’s also been a rain spell like never before - it’s the highest in a decade. 550 mm average of entire month of June has been exceeded in just last 48 hrs. We are truly trying our best. We request a bit of caution & patience

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 1, 2019

Heavy rainfall in Bhiwandi

Earlier in the day, ANI reported that heavy rainfall in Thane’s Bhiwandi had led to flooding on the Bhiwandi-Gujarat road.

CSMT-Firozpur Punjab Mail rescheduled

12137 #CSMT-#Firozpur #Punjab #Mail sch dep 1935 hrs on 1.7.2019 is #RESCHEDULED at 0030 hrs on 2.7.2019 (Delay by 4 hours 55 minutes). Inconvenience caused is regretted.

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 1, 2019

Monsoon to be vigorous in Maharashtra in next 4-5 days, says IMD official

ANI has quoted Anupam Kashyapi, an IMD official, as saying, “In the coming 4-5 days, monsoon will be vigorous in Maharashtra, especially northern parts of the state. It will also be active in the southern parts of the state. Konkan and Goa will get widespread rain during these 5 days.”

Malad subway closed due to waterlogging

Malad subway has been closed due to waterlogging. Traffic has been diverted via Datta Mandir Road-Western Express Highway towards SV Road, Mumbai Police said.

Andheri subway closed due to waterlogging

Andheri Subway has been closed due to water logging & traffic has been diverted via Gokhale bridge and Thackeray bridge #TrafficAlert #MumbaiRainsLiveUpdates #MumbaiRains #MumbaiRainsLive

— मुंबई पोलीस - Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) July 1, 2019

Waterlogging reported at SV Road, Sakinaka Junction

Andheri appears to have been particularly hit by waterlogging, and commuters travelling to, or through, the suburb should the Mumbai Police’s alerts on waterlogging.

Water logging at S. V. Road Andheri Subway Jn, Lokmanya Tilak Ganesh Visarjan Talao,Crystal House, Andheri E, Sakinaka Jn,Postal Colony, Bhavans College Jn. Andheri (W), Durga Nagar Jn. JVLR, Gumpha Rd. Jn, Bahar junction, Behram Baug junction, S.V. road .D.N. Nagar #MumbaiRains

— मुंबई पोलीस - Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) July 1, 2019

Additional stoppages provided for Kutch Express, to facilitate passengers of Flying Rani, Mumbai Central-Valsad Fast Passenger

To facilitate psngrs of 12921 Flying Rani & 59023 Mumbai Cntrl-Valsad Fast Psnger wch are cancelled, additional stoppages hv been provided to 22955 Kutch Exp wch will stop at all halts where 59023 halts upto Valsad & at all halts of 12921 bet Valsad & Surat. @drmbct @RailMinIndia

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 1, 2019

Portion of dilapidated building collapses in Kalyan; officials say rainfall may have led to mishap

A portion of a dilapidated three-storey building collapsed at Kalyan town here in Maharashtra on Monday afternoon, an official said.

The Kalyan town and other areas of Thane district have been receiving heavy rainfall since Sunday, the official said, adding that this could have led to the mishap.

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Met department issues warning for Thane, Palghar

The Meteorological Department warned of “extremely heavy” rainfall in adjoining areas of Thane and Palghar on 2,4 and 5 July. A few places in Mumbai could get heavy to very heavy rainfall Monday and Tuesday, it added.

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Waterlogging has been reported in parts of Navi Mumbai, ANI reported

Maharashtra: Water logging & traffic jam in Navi Mumbai following heavy rains in the city. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/KtlPfy5eOA

— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019

Western Railways tweets out list of trains cancelled/rescheduled due to water logging at Palghar

Western Railways tweeted a list of trains rescheduled and changed for departure from originating stations due to heavy water logging on tracks at Palghar on Monday morning.

#WRUpdates. Passengers may kindly note further rescheduling / short termination & change in departing/originating station of trains due to heavy water logging on tracks at Palghar in morning hours. pic.twitter.com/5WBiuK2K06

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 1, 2019

Watch: Water logging in Bhiwandi

#WATCH Maharashtra: Waterlogged streets in Bhiwandi area of Thane after heavy rains lashed the region. pic.twitter.com/gBnxXitRiV

— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019

Railway officials monitor Borivali-Mira Road-Virar section

Borivali-Mira Road-Virar section being closely monitored by senior railway officials in the wake of heavy rains and high tide

With a view to closely monitor the situation in Borivali-Mira Road- Virar section due to #MumbaiRains & high tides, regular inspection is being done by Shri V K Tripathi, AGM WR. Sr Officers are keeping close watch on improving the situation. #Alert #WRUpdates #mumbaimonsoon pic.twitter.com/LwbIzSahLW

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 1, 2019

Rains in Gandhi Market, Sion

#rains #gandhimarket #sion pic.twitter.com/zf0fE508CF

— Payal Mota ❤ (@PayalSMota) July 1, 2019

93 mm rainfall recorded in Mumbai in past 24 hours

Mumbai witnessed 93 mm of rainfall and Palghar area received 361 mm in the last 24 hours. General Manager of Western and Central Railways A K Gupta with senior officers has been constantly and closely supervising the situation from Mumbai Central Control Room to “keep the wheels of local trains rolling,” tweets Western Railways

There has been heavy rains in Mumbai (93 mm)& Palghar area (361 mm) in last 24 hours. Shri A K Gupta, GM, WR & CR alongwith Sr officers has been constantly & closely monitoring & supervising situation from Mumbai Central Control Room to keep the wheels of locals/trains rolling. pic.twitter.com/XrizvovuLW

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 1, 2019

High tides at Marine Drive

#WATCH High tides at Marine Drive. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/WywtefEzro

— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019

Mumbai weather forecast: Be prepared for more rains in coming days, predicts Skymet 

According to Skymet , Mumbaikars should be prepared for intermittent rains till 5 July. According to the private weather forecaster, “on and off rains” will continue and rains are expected to get intense starting night of 3 July wherein hefty showers will be seen as the weather system which formed in the Bay will move towards the West coast giving heavy showers.

Waterlogging in an otherwise busy King Circle area

Mumbai: Waterlogged streets in King Circle area. #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/SdGlep0Xpw

— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019

Western Railways deploys RPF at suburban stations

The Western Railways has deployed the RPF (Railway Protection Force) at suburban railway stations for ensuring passenger safety.

In view of incessant & heavy rains & high tide in Mumbai, all efforts are being made by WR @rpfwr1 & @rpfwrbct to man suburban stations & FOBs6for the safety of commuters. #SafetyFirst #mumbaimonsoon #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/Aon1kDItnN

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 1, 2019

Safety first, tweets Western Railway

In view of #MumbaiRains ie incessant heavy rains & high tide in & around Mumbai, Minster of Railways Shri Piyush Goyal is keeping close watch, specially on services & arrangements for safety of commuters, etc. He is in constant touch with the senior railway officials. pic.twitter.com/1kXFrBrTUH

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 1, 2019

All efforts made to man Mumbai local stations, FoBs, tweets Western Railway

In view of incessant and heavy rains, amid high tide in Mumbai, all efforts are being made by Western Railways and Ministry of Railways to man suburban stations and foot-over bridges for the safety of commuters. 

In view of incessant & heavy rains & high tide in Mumbai, all efforts are being made by WR @rpfwr1 & @rpfwrbct to man suburban stations & FOBs6for the safety of commuters. #SafetyFirst #mumbaimonsoon #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/Aon1kDItnN

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 1, 2019

BEST buses diverted 

BEST buses have been diverted due to waterlogging at Sion road no 24, Hindmata Cinema, King Circle, Pratiksha Nagar, Sangam Nagar in Wadala, RCF colony in Chembur, Anushakti Nagar and SV Road in Bandra.

Heavy traffic jams and water logging reported in Sion, Walsad

At Sion, heavy traffic jams and water logging at railway station make commute difficult for residents. Walsad also experiences traffic jams as busy roads choked due to waterlogging.

Mumbai: Water logging at Sion Railway Station after rainfall in the region. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/YQTAVFXaYo

— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019

Visuals of water logging opposite Sion police station

#MumbaiRainsLive | Visuals of waterlogging opposite Sion police station.
.#Monsoon2019 @mumbaitraffic @mumbairoads @RidlrMUM pic.twitter.com/IZCl3ar6Yk

— Mumbai Live (@MumbaiLiveNews) July 1, 2019

“Dear BMC…”

Twitter users mocked the BMC for its unpreparedness through yet another monsoon. 

Dear BMC - incase the message went missing in transit -- it rains every year. about this time :)
this message is for next year, because this year you missed getting the message. https://t.co/2HUuAUeugY

— Harini Calamur (@calamur) July 1, 2019

A visual thread on the rain situation at various points in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai m photos and videos by @HTMumbai photojournalism team: @kunalfoto @AnshumanPoyreka Satyabrata Tripathy, Bachchan Kumar

Part 1: Western Express Highway at Goregaon and Jogeshwari pic.twitter.com/7qmrchEppB

— Sachin Kalbag (@SachinKalbag) July 1, 2019

Commuters in the Central line have been affected due to delayed trains in Sion, Kurla and Kalyan 

#TrafficUpdate Dr. Ambedkar Road at King's Circle below the flyover is totally jam packed. #MumbaiRainsLive #MumbaiTraffic @RidlrMUM pic.twitter.com/UVqATisxfb

— Samkit Shah (@samkit_shah) July 1, 2019

Tracks covered by water near Sion station. #centralrailway trains running late. Kalyan to Parel took 3 hours #MumbaiRainsLive @LocalPressCo @MumbaiLiveNews pic.twitter.com/s9rptcGGcX

— Shreeshail (@shreeshail_kk) July 1, 2019

For those travelling south from Thane…

A Twitter user cautioned Mumbaikars travelling South from Thane to not take the Pratiksha Nagar route. “Huge water logging. Go along the Bhaktipark rd, take the longer route via Sion Koliwada”

#MumbaiRainsLive #sion Folks traveling Thane to SOuth Mumbai, if @googlemaps sends you via pratiksha nagar (left from EEH on Bhaktipark & 1st right below mono), DO NOT GO THERE! Huge water logging. Go along the Bhaktipark rd, take the longer route via Sion Koliwada @RidlrMUM

— Anil Joshi (@joshianil00) July 1, 2019

Recorded rainfall till now

Mumbai Suburban recorded rainfall of nearly 93 mm in a single day and a cumulative rain of 515 mm. The level of rain, recorded so far are: Thane- 148mm; Kalyan – 127 mm; Bhiwandi – 215 mm; and Panvel – 166mm

Traffic in Mulund, Ghatkopar stalled

The importance of social media surfaces at such times. While traffic, both road and railway, starts picking up, Twitter users have been constantly sharing videos and images of stalled traffic, submerged railway tracks. One user tweeted saying that it took more than an hour to reach from Mulund to Ghatkopar in a fast train. Most of the trains are stuck at Sion, some users informed. 

#WadalaWest #MumbaiRainsLive stay safe peeps. pic.twitter.com/31IyOmzMzy

— Vrutika Shah (@vrutikas11) July 1, 2019

Avoid Sion flyover in direction of Chembur. Heavy congestion as people are taking a U-turn to avoid water clogged road ahead. #MumbaiRainsLive @odmag pic.twitter.com/cusixQcSlB

— Aditya Chatterjee (@adityachatterG) July 1, 2019

Delayed monsoon causes 25% rain shortfall in Maharashtra in June

The delayed arrival of south-west monsoon over Maharashtra has brought about a shortage of 25 percent rainfall in June, the normal precipitation for the month being 207.6 millimetres, an India Meteorological Department report stated.

It showed the shortfall was 47 percent in Vidarbha, 33 percent in Marathwada and 21 percent in Madhya Maharashtra, leading to all these divisions being categorised as ‘D’, signifying “deficient” rainfall.

Due to waterlogging at Palghar following trains are short-terminated, cancelled and rescheduled 

Central Railways main line operational now

All lines on Central Railways main line are operational now. However, due to bunching of trains, the standstill locals have started operating. “Please don’t panic. Inconvenience is deeply regretted,” Central Railway PRO tweeted.

Mumbai rains: Here are details of the trains cancelled

Due to very heavy rains in Palghar (361 mm) during the night (Sunday-Monday), following trains have been cancelled on Monday.

1. 12935 – Bandra Terminus – Surat
2. 69139 – Borivali – Surat
3. 61002/61001 – Vasai Road – Boisar – Vasai Road is cancelled b. 
4. Bandra Terminus – Jaipur cancelled between Bandra Terminus – Sanjan
5. 09070 – Valsad – Vapi is cancelled.
6. 09069 – Vapi – Surat is cancelled.
7. 69174 – Dahanu Road – Borivali is cancelled.
8. 93002 – Dahanu Road – Borivali cancelled.
9. 12922 – Surat – Mumbai Central terminated at Navsari.
10. 19004 – Bhusaval – Bandra Terminus is terminated at Boisar.
11. 59038 – Surat – Virar is terminated at Bilimoria.
12. 59024 – Valsad – Mumbai Central terminated at Udvada.
13. 19023 Mumbai Central – Firozpur Janata Express, 19015 Mumbai Central – Porbandar, 12471 Bandra T- Shri Vaishno

Devi Katra and 12009 Mumbai Central Shatabdi Express have been put back for about 1 hour. After receding of water, train movement at Palghar has begun at 8 AM at restricted speed of 30 kmph.

Intense rainfall in Mumbai likely to continue in the next 2 hours: IMD

Intense spells of rainfall likely to continue in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar during the next two hours, the India Meteorological Department has predicted.

Due to heavy rains between Kurla and Sion, fast locas services towards CSMT held up. Suburban services running cautiously on Dn fast, Up & Dn slow lines.

— Mumbai Railway Users (@mumbairailusers) July 1, 2019

Avoid Lower Parel station

This Twitter user shared a video and cautioned others on avoiding Lower Parel station at all costs. 

Avoid alighting at #LowerParel #station at all costs. It's flooded with ankle deep water right outside the station. #MumbaiRainsLive #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/sOAsuX2Q6O

— Rohit Bhatia (@rohitdb99) July 1, 2019

From Sion to Lower Parel: In tweets

Nimish Sawant, editor with Firstpost, tweeted out his journey from Sion to Lower Parel (via trains). The videos show the beginning of flooding at the Sion station, intermittent rains at Prabhadevi and then finally a flooded Elphinstone Road. 

No surprises that #Sion is starting to show signs of flooding. This is from 7.55am today. Train movement is slow here, but not painfully slow...yet. #mumbaimonsoon #mumbairains pic.twitter.com/FJ488nJWbZ

— Nimish (@nimsaw) July 1, 2019

Taking a breather, before walking to office at Elphinstone Road #mumbaimonsoon #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/I5tICWr5r9

— Nimish (@nimsaw) July 1, 2019

And the proverbial आख़री पड़ाव or final obstacle before reaching office. Getting to work...is a lot of work, during #MumbaiRains #mumbaimonsoon pic.twitter.com/IPpbnTZPE3

— Nimish (@nimsaw) July 1, 2019

Trains running slow on all three lines

Social media users shared images of packed railway stations and reported that trains were running late on all the three lines. 

And to think #IndusValley in the Bronze Age had a #drainage system that not only worked, but was best in class. #MumbaiRains #Waterlogging pic.twitter.com/QB9HdJGQ1x

— Preeti Bose (Order ‘A Face for You’) (@preetibose26) July 1, 2019

Here comes the boating jokes…

Hapless commuters try to get creative on social media as trains wade through ankle-length water. Situation, according to social media accounts, is worse in Sion and Dadar East.

Boating services in Mumbai -sion.@PiyushGoyal@Central_Railway@WesternRly @ShivsenaComms
Why this is happening in every rainy season.. why there is no coordination in govt entities.. #MumbaiRainsLive#TrainDelay #ENGvsIND pic.twitter.com/4gJXz9q2uG

— Pravin Daki (@pravindaki) July 1, 2019

Corrected help desk numbers for Passenger enquiry due to waterlogging at Palghar station

Tracks flooded in Sion

Several videos on social media were shared of the Sion station. The railway tracks were submerged due to incessant rains through the night. Heavy winds led to bamboo from nearby construction work falling on tracks at Marine Lines. All trains on the Churchgate-Marine Lines have been stopped. Restoration work is on and traffic is expected to resume in 30 minutes, Western Railway tweeted.

93 mm rainfall in Santa Cruz

In the last 24 hours (from 8.30 am on Sunday), Santa Cruz received 93 mm of rainfall, slightly short of a three-digit spell, reported Skymet.

Trains between Kurla and Sion held up due to heavy rains

Due to heavy rains between Kurla and Sion, Up fast line services held up, Central Railway tweeted . Suburban services running cautiously on Dn fast, Up & Dn slow lines.  On harbour line at Vadala Road trains running with slow speed.

Some trains in Mumbai-Valsad-Surat section were cancelled

Western Railway said that some trains in the Mumbai-Valsad-Surat section have been cancelled due to water-logging in Palghar section. Western Railway later confirmed that water levels had receded and train movement had re-started from 8.05 am. However, train speeds were restricted to 30 km/h to ensure safety.

Train movement has been started at Palghar in Mumbai Division at 08.05 hrs (1/7/19). It was stopped after very heavy rains {361 mm}. Here is the consolidated details of cancellation/short termination etc. #WRUpdates pic.twitter.com/dVy7f5y7e9

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 1, 2019

100 mm rainfall recorded between 4-5 am this morning

Local trains in Mumbai are running late after waterlogging on railway tracks due to heavy overnight rain in the city. Several short and long-distance trains have also been delayed or cancelled.

At least 100 mm of rainfall was recorded between 4 and 5 am on Monday, with more than 360 mm recorded overnight.

13 trains were cancelled due to flooding in Palghar

Due to very heavy rains in Palghar through Sunday night, 13 trains have been cancelled, Western Railway PRO said. After the water levels receded, trains from Palghar started running from at 8.05 am at restricted speed of 30 kmph in view of safety.

Western Railway PRO: Due to very heavy rains in Palghar during night, 13 trains have been cancelled, today. After receding of water, train movement at Palghar was started at 8.05 hours at restricted speed of 30 kmph in view of safety. pic.twitter.com/R7VGydwZG9

— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019

Two trains cancelled between Karjat and Lonavala

Two trains have been cancelled; One has been diverted and two trains have been rescheduled due to the derailment of goods train between Jambrung and Thakurwadi on ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala, Sunil Udasi, CPRO, Central Railways said.

Flooding in Chembur

Mumbai: Streets in Chembur flooded, following heavy rainfall in the state. pic.twitter.com/ovxTgWzhzP

— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019

Dadar East flooded

ANI reported that parts of Dadar East, Hindmata and Parel were flooded. Schoolchildren had to wade through knee-length water to travel. 

#WATCH Mumbai: Children wade through water to go to school as streets in Dadar East have been flooded due to heavy rainfall. pic.twitter.com/x3fQa0PAnG

— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019

#MumbaiRain flooding at Hindmata, Parel. pic.twitter.com/e4JGe3fZXd

— Sheldon Pinto (@shellshocd) July 1, 2019

Trains between Churchgate and Marine Lines temporarily suspended

Trains between Churchgate and Marine Lines have been stopped. Western Railways tweeted that due to heavy winds, material for ongoing construction work fell on overhead equipment (OHE) at Marine Lines due to which trains have been stopped between Churchgate and Marine Lines. Restoration work is in full swing and operations will resume in 30 minutes. 

Due to heavy winds, the material viz bamboos of ongoing construction work fell on OHE at Marine Lines due to wch trains are have been stopped bet Churchgate-Marine Lines. Restoration work in full swing & traffic expected to be started in 30 mins. @drmbct #WRUpdates @RailMinIndia

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 1, 2019

BMC tweets out traffic diversion updates

BMC tweeted traffic diversion updates: Gandhi Market traffic diverted via Bhau Daji Road and Sulochana Shetty Road. Also, traffic from National College in SV Road Bandra West has been diverted via Link Road.

Flooding in Palghar and Ghatkopar

Heavy rains were reported in parts of Ghatkopar. Several commuters also tweeted images of a flooded Palghar station. 

@SkymetWeather Heavy rains in Ghatkopar West since midnight...#Mumbairains #Mumbaimonsoon pic.twitter.com/KJe3v592Ua

— Vineeta D (@Vineetad) July 1, 2019

Heavy water logging at palghar station. Most of trains are cancelled. If urgent then only step outside or else stay home and enjoy monsoon. #mumbaimonsoon #MumbaiRain #mumbairains pic.twitter.com/XDDtBouco7

— Shubham Anil Nilima Ratnakar 🇮🇳 (@vadapaaaaav) July 1, 2019

Western Railways have tweeted the rescheduled timings of trains

Mumbai received 63mm of rainfall in 6 hours between 11.30 pm (Sunday) to 5,30 am (Monday)

Skymet reported that overnight rains have been quite intense. According to the private weather forecaster, in the past six hours, (between 11.30 pm last night to 5.30 am today) Mumbai has received 63 mm of rain.

Rains in Khargar

#MumbaiRains: Continuous #rain in #Kharghar. #mumbaimonsoon pic.twitter.com/dG733FSxue

— Skymet (@SkymetWeather) July 1, 2019

Rains in Khargar

#MumbaiRains: Continuous #rain in #Kharghar. #mumbaimonsoon pic.twitter.com/dG733FSxue

— Skymet (@SkymetWeather) July 1, 2019

Mumbai Twitterati becomes monsoon reporter

Twitter is flooded with images and videos of Mumbai rains. However, it is difficult to ascertain the veracity of each video. Users shared videos of water logging in Sion, Wadala , Antophill, Western Highway, King Circle, Thane-Belapur road, Mulund-Airoli Link Road. 

#MumbaiRainsLive #water logging at Sion, traffic is slow in that particular area, if possible avoid the root. @mid_day @RidlrMUM @patel_bhupen #mumbaimonsoon pic.twitter.com/SqeCnUspLB

— Suraj Ojha (@surajojhaa) July 1, 2019

Heavily raining towards Wadala , Antophill side since night. What is status of trains today #MumbaiRainsLive

— Dinesh Pruthi (@DineshPRUTHI6) July 1, 2019

Looks dark n gloomy ..let's hope it rains without causing damage #westernexpresshighway @MumbaiWeatherNw #MumbaiRain #MumbaiRainsLive pic.twitter.com/t22YJQ4HxL

— Mams ❤️ (@mamaasahu) July 1, 2019

#MumbaiRainsLive King Circle water logging @RidlrMUM @mybmc pic.twitter.com/NJdExbYTue

— Amir khan (@AmirReport) July 1, 2019

@NMMConline @CMOMaharashtra this is arterial thane belapur road, mulund airoli link road this morning. Start of a wetty Monday. #MumbaiRainsLive pic.twitter.com/q8huXkQ0zU

— Prasanna (@prasannapahade) July 1, 2019

Skymet has predicted flooding on 3-5 July

Twitter users shared videos of early morning rains. Skymet also predicted flooding in Mumbai on 3 and 5 July.

Crazy #MumbaiRains! Rained through the night can see bits of flooding. @SkymetWeather predicts flooding through July 3-5. Please be safe! #mumbaimonsoon #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/FzYqj2ZbRG

— Eshani Mathur (@eshanimathur5) July 1, 2019

Heavy water logging on tracks at Palghar

Monday began with an ominous sky and a very heavy downpour as office-goers in Mumbai struggled with commute and water-logging problems in several areas. According to ANI, heavy water logging was reported on tracks at Palghar at about 4.30 on Monday due to incessant rains through the night. 12009 Mumbai Central-Shatabdi Express has been delayed for an hour. Following trains have been cancelled  and shortly terminated.