Mumbai Rains: Heavy rain for the third consecutive day, waterlogging and trains delayed

Relentless Mumbai Rains: Third Day of Heavy Downpour Causes Widespread Waterlogging and Train Delays

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Omkar Devadkar

Last Updated: July 22, 2024

Summary: With heavy to hefty rains predicted in some regions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has updated its forecast to an orange alert for Mumbai.

Mumbai is at a standstill because of severe waterlogging and disruptions to public transit caused by the continuous nighttime rain. The meteorological service has issued warnings in Mumbai and surrounding areas, including Pune, Thane, Palghar, and other districts, as the city continues to suffer from heavy rain for the third day in a row.

The city is expected to see moderate to heavy rainfall today, according to the weather office, which indicates that the existing scenario is likely to worsen due to the downpour. The average amount of rainfall in central Mumbai on Friday was 78 mm, while the eastern and western regions of the city received 57 mm and 67 mm of rain, respectively.

Severe rain led to waterlogging on certain roads and railways, which made it difficult to operate public transportation. Local trains were allegedly running 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule in the city.

In a video released by the Western Railway, workers are seen clearing debris blocking the tracks in the rain."Facing the weather head-on, our WR staff ensures a smooth commute! A clogged track is more than simply an eyesore; it's a commute killer! Do better, Mumbaikars; don't damage Mumbai's lifeline,” the official railway account on X stated.

More than 130 mm of rainfall hit some parts of Mumbai in the six hours leading up to Sunday afternoon. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reports that Trombay recorded the maximum rain (142 mm) between 8 am and 2 pm, with Ghatkopar (132.6 mm), Mankhurd (132 mm), Santacruz (127.8 mm), and BKC (119 mm) following closely behind.

Around 20 people got stuck in flooded water at Borivali's Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Forest department staff helped people cross the fast-flowing creek from one side to the other, forming a human chain.