Mumbai: Since the start of the week, Mumbai has been facing significant rainfall and warnings, caused by favorable easterly monsoon winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced continuous heavy rainfall, cloudy skies, and strong winds starting from July 25.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) cautioned of elevated tides reaching as high as 4.8 meters until July 27. The heavy rain has affected transportation, leading to considerable flooding and sluggish traffic.
Highest Recorded Rainfall
According to the latest rainfall data by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), as of 8 AM to 11 AM today, the highest recorded rainfall was in the Western Suburbs, with Hinduhridayasamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Trauma Hospital at 67.3 mm, followed by Malpa Dongri, Municipal School (66.6 mm) and Nariyalvadi Municipal School (65.4 mm). In the Eastern Suburbs, N Ward Office recorded 58.8 mm. In the City, PratikshΔnagar Municipal School received 30.2 mm.
Netizens have raised concerns and advised over the heavy traffic and congestion on the roads and trains. Some are advicing to stay home, some are raising voices about infrastructure projects leading to no help for daily commuters.
Train services on the Central, Western, and Harbour lines are facing major delays, resulting in increased congestion in already crowded areas creating fatal situations for commuters. Airlines have also issued travel advisories for commuters issuing alerts regarding flight delays in certain parts of Mumbai and neighbouring states and cities.
According to the official statements by the Central Railways the operation is moving on slow pace with 10- 12 minutes delay whereas the commuters are stating delays up to delay of upto 20 minutes in some places. Overcrowding in Mumbai local trains has become a large concern as thousands of deaths occurred in the past few months.
The Andheri subway was closed once more for a short time because of waterlogging. Officials continue to advise commuters to exercise caution as periodic heavy rain is anticipated throughout the day.
The Mumbai Traffic Police has issued advisory for travellers to move traffic to Gokhale and Thackeray bridge as the Andheri bridge has been closed due to severe waterlogging.
Moreover, the traffic police in Mumbai has released a traffic advisory for the Coastal Road Tunnel (Tardeo) heading south because of a vehicle malfunction.
Owing to significant rainfall in Mumbai and surrounding regions, residents are recommended to remain indoors unless essential, steer clear of coastal zones, and exercise caution while driving. Mumbai traffic police personnel and officials are vigilant and prepared to support Mumbaikars including emergency helpline numbers 100 / 112 / 103.
