Mumbai Rains Dampen Spirits as Heavy Downpour Waterlogs Roads,
Mumbai Rains Dampen Spirits as Heavy Downpour Waterlogs Roads,
Intermittent rain lasting over eight hours on wednesday wreaked havoc in mumbai, prompting authorities to issue a 'Red Alert' due to the severe weather conditions. The downpour led to significant waterlogging across the city, causing major traffic jams on key routes like the Western Express Highway.
Impact on Daily Life
The heavy rainfall resulted in disruption of flight operations and affected local train services, which were running at reduced speeds. The Meteorological Department has forecasted extremely heavy rainfall for the coming days, with a red alert in place for Palghar and Nashik, and an orange alert for Thane, Raigad, and Pune.
According to data from the city's automatic weather stations, several areas reported over 200 mm of rain within a five-hour period from 5 PM to 10 PM. Notable figures include:
Powai: 234 mm
Mankhurd: 276 mm
Ghatkopar: 259 mm
Vikhroli: 186 mm
Visuals on Social Media
Netizens shared alarming visuals showing submerged railway tracks at Kurla, Kanjurmarg, and Mankhurd, illustrating the extent of the waterlogging. In response to the adverse weather, all schools and colleges in mumbai have been declared closed for Thursday, september 26.
As the city braces for continued rain, residents are urged to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
Intermittent rain lasting over eight hours on wednesday wreaked havoc in mumbai, prompting authorities to issue a 'Red Alert' due to the severe weather conditions. The downpour led to significant waterlogging across the city, causing major traffic jams on key routes like the Western Express Highway.
Impact on Daily Life
The heavy rainfall resulted in disruption of flight operations and affected local train services, which were running at reduced speeds. The Meteorological Department has forecasted extremely heavy rainfall for the coming days, with a red alert in place for Palghar and Nashik, and an orange alert for Thane, Raigad, and Pune.
According to data from the city's automatic weather stations, several areas reported over 200 mm of rain within a five-hour period from 5 PM to 10 PM. Notable figures include:
Powai: 234 mm
Mankhurd: 276 mm
Ghatkopar: 259 mm
Vikhroli: 186 mm
Visuals on Social Media
Netizens shared alarming visuals showing submerged railway tracks at Kurla, Kanjurmarg, and Mankhurd, illustrating the extent of the waterlogging. In response to the adverse weather, all schools and colleges in mumbai have been declared closed for Thursday, september 26.
As the city braces for continued rain, residents are urged to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.