Heavy rains during the night and on Tuesday morning in Mumbai and its outskirts inundated low-lying areas, delayed trains and slowed down vehicular movement on roads. As the south-west monsoon became active over Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha, IMD Monday predicted "heavy to extremely heavy" rainfall at isolated places over these regions in the next two days.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at few places with "extremely heavy" rainfall at isolated places over Vidarbha, very to heavy rainfall at isolated places over Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada regions, an official told PTI. On Tuesday (July 2) and Wednesday (July 3), light to moderate rainfall is expected in Pune and adjoining area. Heavy rains are pummelling Mumbai since Sunday night. According to officials, the financial capital has received 540 mm rain in two days, the highest over a two-day period in a decade.
Amid heavy downpour causing water logging at various places in the financial capital and surrounding metropolitan area, the state government has declared July 2 as a public holiday. "In wake of the extremely heavy rainfall forecast by the IMD, the Government of Maharashtra has declared a public holiday on 2nd July as a precautionary measure for Mumbai city and its citizens," said BMC CPRO.
Here are some Live Updates of Mumbai Rains:
Mumbai: Central Railways local train services resume partially, four special services operating from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Kalyan, Badlapur, Karjat and Titwala. Also one special train from Thane to Dadar.
DDG, IMD Mumbai: In last 24 hrs Colaba received 13 cm rain, Santa Cruz received 37 cm rain. From 11.30 pm-5.30 am, more than 200 mm was recorded. Situation is gradually improving, we have brought down the warning by one level. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected in Mumbai today.
Deputy Director General (DDG), IMD Mumbai: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Thane & Palghar today. There will be improvement in the situation in Mumbai after the noon today.
Maharashtra: Passengers stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai as 54 flights have been diverted and 52 cancelled.
India Meteorological Dept: Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Mumbai and suburban parts in next 48 hours, similar situation expected for Vidarbha and Marathwada. Advice tourists to not visit mountain areas since heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra: Water enters Sakinaka Police Station in Mumbai. Several parts in the state are facing waterlogging and flooding due to heavy rainfall.
Maharashtra: Police & Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) workers help riders cross waterlogged roads in King's Circle area of Mumbai, following heavy rains in the city.
Fire Dept & Medical Health teams are conducting rescue operation at the flooded site in Navghar Mithagar. One person rescued&transferred to DM Petit Hospital. Medical team also visited other flood struck areas,assessed houses and searched for other stranded people.
Maharashtra: Thane Municipal Transport has arranged extra buses to ferry passengers to Mulund Check Naka. The arrangement has been directed by Thane Municipal Commissioner after local services stopped between Kurla and Thane today.
Sunil Udasi, Chief Public Relations Officer, Central Railway: One train cancelled & seven short terminated today, due to very heavy rains in Mumbai area.
Western Railway: There's no disruption on Western Railway. Trains are running normal b/w Churchgate-Virar. Water level has come down on all 4 lines at Nallasopara. Trains are running with some delay due to low visibility in section due to heavy rains&receipt of out station trains
Maharashtra CM: High tide is expected at 12 noon, we'll monitor the situation. Last night Mumbai police received 1600-1700 tweets from people, they received immediate help. BMC Disaster Mgmt worked entire night. Heavy rainfall is expected in next 2 days. We are prepared for it.
Mumbai Police: As per info from Airport Manager, flights are landing&departing depending upon weather condition&are mostly delayed. Please check status of your flight before going to airport. Due to water-logging, travel time to airport may take longer than usual.
Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) spokesperson: Main runway at the airport is closed but alternative runway is functional. Delays and diversions of flights are taking place.
54 flights diverted & 52 cancelled at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) due to inclement weather, (cross winds and tail winds).
Mumbai: Streets in the city flooded due to heavy rainfall, people wade through water in Gandhi Market area.
Mumbai: Indian Navy deploys various teams to provide assistance to rain hit and stranded people, in Kurla area following a request by BMC. About 1000 people have been shifted to safety with the help of NDRF, fire brigade, Naval teams as well as local volunteers.
High tides of about 4.59 meters expected in Mumbai at around 11.52 am today.
IMD Mumbai: Intense spells of rainfall likely to continue in the districts of Mumbai during next two hours.
IMD: Clouds observed over north Maharashtra coast including Mumbai. More impact likely over south Gujarat&adjoining areas.Intermittent heavy showers expected in Mumbai today.Extremely heavy rainfall,over 200 mm recorded at many places in city; more towards suburbs in last 24 hrs
Maharashtra Govt: Public holiday for today, declared in 3 districts of the state - Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban and Thane district. Decision has been taken due to continuous rainfall and IMD warning.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Disaster Management: Around 1000 people were evacuated from Kranti Nagar, Kurla, to prevent any untoward incidents due to overflowing Mithi river.
Mumbai: Traffic movement affected at Western Express Highway due to heavy rainfall in the city.
Western Railway PRO: As water has receded to some extent in Nalasopara, Western Railway locals are being run with a frequency of 30 mins between Vasai Rd-Virar are running normal between Churchgate-Vasai Rd. AC local will not be run today.
Waterlogged streets in King Circle area, following heavy rainfall.
Ground floor of Kailash Parbat Society in Kurla East submerged, after intense spell of rain in the area.
Railway tracks submerge at Sion railway station, after heavy rains in the area.
Mumbai Airport official: Due to rain in Mumbai, around 54 flights diverted to nearby airport.
Stranded passengers at Thane railway station are being served with refreshments by Railway Protection Force (RPF), after several suburban train movements got suspended today due to heavy rains.
Maharashtra: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issues railway traffic update.
Central Railway: Due to rains,Central Railway Suburban Services will run in following sections till further notice—CSMT-Bandra on Harbour line,Vashi-Panvel on Harbour line,Thane-Vashi-Panvel on Trans-Harbour line,4th corridor to Kharkopar,Thane-Kasara/Karjat/Khopoli on main line.
Heavy incessant rains in Mumbai area. WR suburban services are running normal between Churchgate & Vasai Road & with frequency of 45 mins between Vasai Rd & Virar to receive out station trains. AC local will not be run today.
Due to water logging at Nallasopara station following trains are cancelled & short terminated.
Harbour line trains are going up to Bandra only and not up to Goregaon as announced earlier.
Monsoon to be vigorous in Maharashtra, heavy rains predicted
Due to very heavy rainfall, Central Railway Mumbai Suburban Services will run in following sections only till further notice:
CSMT Andheri-Goregaon Harbour Line
Vashi-Panvel Harbour Line
Thane Vashi Panvel Transharbour
4th Corridor to Kharkopar
Thane-Kasara
Thane-Karjat/Khopoli
Maharashtra School Education Minister Ashish Shelar: Would like to announce and confirm that 2nd July 2019 has been declared as holiday, for all schools (public & private) in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai,Thane and Kokan areas.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) PRO: All government as well as private schools and colleges to remain closed today, July 2.
Central Railway: Four suburban down trains have been cleared with cautious speed towards nearest station for safe passage of commuters. Up traffic towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) has started at cautious speed.
Maharashtra: Water logging at LBS Road in Mumbai following heavy rainfall in the city.
Western Railway: 16 UP & DN main line trains have been regulated at various stations in Mumbai Divisions due to heavy rain in Virar, Nalasopara, Palghar Stations. Water level is reaching above 150 mm on rail level.
Western Railway: Due to heavy water logging on tracks at Nallasopara, Virar & Palghar, train nos 12904, 22904, 22928,12962, 12902, 19208, 19218, 22944,12928, 12264, 19424, 12450,19020, 59442, 12298 & 12268 have been regulated (stopped) at various stations.
Mumbai: 12 dead and 13 injured after a wall collapsed on hutments in Pimpripada area of Malad East due to heavy rainfall. Many feared trapped under the debris. NDRF team present at the spot; rescue operations underway.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC): 13 people died in the retaining wall collapse of few hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village . Fire Brigade & NDRF had rushed to the spot.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis: Pained to know about the loss of lives in Malad Wall Collapse incidence. My thoughts are with families who lost loved ones & prayers for speedy recovery of injured. Rs 5 lakh will be given to the kin of deceased.
