Mumbai: The city awoke to heavy rainfall on Friday morning, affecting both urban and suburban areas. This continuous rainfall began during the night, persisting into the morning. Dark clouds and gusty winds accompanied the downpour throughout the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
IMD Issues Orange Alert
In response to the weather conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai, forecasting heavy to very heavy rain in isolated areas.
As per updates at 1:00 pm
The city authorities issued a ‘high tide’ warning at 4:06 pm today. of 3.87 metre high tide is expected during the day.
As per updates at 12:45 pm
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in a post on X stated, “The pumping system is working at Hindmata & rainwater is being drained immediately. Traffic is running smoothly."
As per updates at 10:25 am
Visuals of waterlogging at the Terminal 2 of Mumbai Airport surfaced on the internet. Vehicles approaching the airport can be seen commuting through rain waters amid continued rainfall.
As per updates at 10:10 am
Waterlogging was reported in parts of Chembur area due to incessant rains. Vehicles can be seen making way amid rain water on the roads.
As per updates at 9:45 am
Traffic movement was reported slow on the Eastern Freeway near Wadala on the south bound arm. The reason behind congestion is reported as a car breakdown.
As per updates at 9:40 am
The Andheri Subway was closed for vehicular movement due to waterlogging amid heavy rains in the area.
Orange Alert Issued For Coastal Districts
The IMD also extended this orange alert to Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts in Maharashtra's Konkan region. These coastal districts are expected to receive substantial rainfall today.
Images and videos of the heavy rains impacting the city and its suburbs have surfaced online, highlighting the severity of the weather.
