Mumbai: Continuous heavy rainfall since Sunday night has led to long traffic jams on the busy Mumbai-Thane road, especially near Anand Nagar in Thane on Monday morning. The rainfall, which began around midnight on June 15, has continued through the early hours of June 16, causing slow-moving traffic and road congestion in several areas.
The Godhbunder Road near Anand Nagar, one of the busiest stretches connecting Thane and Mumbai, is severely affected. A video circulating online shows vehicles, from cars to buses, lined up, barely moving due to the heavy downpour on the streets. The Thane area has been experiencing consistent rainfall since last night, making travel difficult for daily commuters.
In response, the Mumbai Traffic Police have shared an alert and requested citizens to avoid coastal and low-lying areas as per IMD, which are more prone to waterlogging. The department has assured that their staff is on alert and ready to assist residents in need.
Emergency Numbers Shared by Mumbai Police:
For any emergency, people can dial 100, 112, or 103. The police have shared these helpline numbers on social media to ensure that Mumbaikars can reach out for quick assistance during the rainfall emergency. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a heavy rain alert for Mumbai and its suburbs, warning citizens to take necessary precautions and avoid non-essential travel.
Mumbai Rains: Road Caves In Near Girgaon Metro Station, BEST Bus Gets Stuck
A portion of the road near the Girgaon Metro station in South Mumbai caved in on Monday morning amid continuous rainfall. The incident occurred close to the under-construction metro station, which is expected to be operational in the coming months.
A BEST bus reportedly got stuck in the pit caused by the cave-in incident. Videos of the incident have surfaced online, showing the rear wheel of the bus trapped in the pit on the road. The vehicle appears slightly tilted, and barricades have been placed around it to prevent further mishaps.
