Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Mumbai received 177 millimetres of rain in a 6-8 hour period on Monday and asked citizens to observe all precautions since more is expected through the day along with high tides.
14 Spots Waterlogged, But Metro Services Unhindered
Talking to reporters here after reviewing the rain and flood situation across Maharashtra, he said waterlogging is being witnessed in 14 places in the metropolis.
Suburban train services were slightly delayed but are functioning well, while metro rail services remain unaffected despite such heavy rains, Fadnavis added.
"Offices have been told to allow workers to leave for home at 4pm. After 6.30 pm, 3m to 4m tides are expected. The decision on closure of schools on Tuesday will be taken at an appropriate time. Citizens must not venture out without reason," he said.
The CM said crops spread across 4 lakh hectares have been affected statewide and district collectors have been authorized to take decisions regarding relief and rescue operations.
Talks are on with Karnataka regarding discharge of Allmatti dam water from that state, Fadnavis said.
Minister Ashish Shelar Takes Stock of Mumbai Flood Impact
Meanwhile, Mumbai suburban district guardian minister Ashish Shelar said he had reviewed the situation in the metropolis through the disaster management cell of the BMC and had taken stock of the rainfall, flooding, school conditions and public transport.
"Local train services were functional with some disruptions, while BEST has been instructed to operate additional bus services if passengers are stranded at major (railway) terminals such as Dadar and Mumbai Central," he said.
All top civic and police officials are on the ground, the minister and senior BJP leader said.
Trees and branches have fallen in some 30 to 40 locations in the city and instructions have been issued to remove such hurdles and restore vehicular traffic speedily, Shelar informed.
He said one person was injured at Napean Sea Road in south Mumbai after a protection wall fell on a tree due to heavy rains.
"The BMC commissioner and Mumbai police commissioner have appealed to people that they should step out of their homes only if required. Holidays have been declared for schools in the noon sessions and for colleges," Shelar said.
Pumping stations are functioning optimally across the city, and authorities are reviewing how much water is receding with the help of the pumps, he said.
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