Mumbai: Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai on Friday, inundating low-lying areas, slowing road and rail traffic as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more rainfall through the day.
Mumbai Manhole Death: FIR Against Contractor, Workers After Elderly Man's Death
A 55-year-old pedestrian, Aslam Isak Shaikh, died after falling into an open manhole during drainage repair work on Khairani Road in Mumbai's Sakinaka area. Following a complaint by a BMC L Ward officer, Sakinaka Police registered an FIR against the contractor and workers involved in the repair work. Further investigation is underway.
Trailer Truck Crashes On Navi Mumbai Flyover, Causes Traffic Disruption Amid Rain
A trailer truck crashed on a flyover in Navi Mumbai on Friday, leading to traffic disruption amid heavy rainfall across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Other trucks and vehicles were seen wading through water under the flyover.
IMD Issues Nowcast Orange Warning For Mumbai
IMD Mumbai Nowcast Warning: An Orange Alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad. Moderate to intense rainfall is likely at isolated locations over the next 3 hours. Residents are advised to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and take necessary precautions.
Andheri Subway Closed For Traffic
Mumbai Traffic Police posted an update this morning announcing that the Andheri Subway is closed for traffic. "Traffic Movement Is Close At Andheri Subway Due To Two Feet Water Logging," wrote Mumbai Traffic police in an update.
Over 140 mm Rainfall Recorded In Several Areas
According to BMC rainfall data recorded between 8 am on July 2 and 6 am on July 3, some of the highest rainfall in South Mumbai was recorded at Mandvi Fire Station with 150.2 mm, followed by Malabar Hill at 145.8 mm, B Ward Office at 140.8 mm and Memonwada Fire Station at 140.2 mm.
In the western suburbs, Malpa Dongari Municipal School in Andheri recorded 136.6 mm rainfall, while K East Ward Office received 134.6 mm. Versova Wastewater Treatment Facility and Lagoons logged 129.4 mm rainfall, while Andheri Fire Station recorded 128.6 mm.
Eastern suburbs also witnessed intense showers, with Paspoli Powai Municipal School recording 124 mm rainfall. Mankhurd Fire Station logged 117.8 mm rainfall, while S Ward Office and Gawanpada Fire Station recorded 116.2 mm and 115.6 mm respectively.
Local Train Services Running With Minor Delays
Despite the heavy rain, suburban railway services continued to operate with minor delays. Central Railway services were running up to 15 minutes behind schedule, while Western and Harbour line trains were delayed by around 10 minutes, officials said.
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Waterlogging In Sion, Dadar & Western Suburbs
Severe waterlogging was reported from several key areas including Sion, Dadar, Hindmata, Parel, Charkop, Worli, Goregaon and Andheri, causing inconvenience to office-goers and slowing vehicular movement during the morning rush hour. Visuals from multiple parts of Mumbai showed roads submerged under water, vehicles moving slowly through flooded stretches and commuters struggling to navigate rain-hit areas.
Overnight visuals from Worli and Lower Parel showed roads partially submerged, with cars wading through accumulated rainwater. Severe waterlogging was also witnessed in Dadar East and near Sion Gandhi Market after continuous overnight showers.
Orange Alert Issued By IMD
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs throughout Friday, with the possibility of extremely heavy showers during morning hours. The weather department has also warned of occasional gusty winds reaching speeds of 50 to 60 kmph.
An Orange Alert remains in place for Mumbai, with authorities urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel, remain cautious near waterlogged areas and follow official advisories as monsoon activity continues to intensify across the city.
