All government and semi-government offices in Mumbai will remain closed on Tuesday in view of the extremely heavy rainfall warning issued by the weather department, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. (Photo: X)
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Several parts of Mumbai received more than 200 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, with Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs reporting the highest downpour at 255.5 mm, the the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. The IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai and surrounding districts, warning of “extremely heavy” downpours in some areas. (Photo: X)
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The heavy downpour added to waterlogging woes in multiple parts of the city, including chronic flooding spots like Hindmata and King's Circle where BMC has already spent crores on underground rainwater-holding tanks over the last few years. Train services on the Harbour Line were running with slight delays on Monday following heavy rain and waterlogging at Mankhurd, Govandi, Kurla, and Tilak Nagar stations. (Photo: X)
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The IMD has sounded a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Satara, Kolhapur districts, while an orange alert has been issued for Jalna, Beed, Pune, and Chandrapur. (Photo: X)
The ongoing deluge has already claimed lives. CM Fadnavis asserted that seven people have died so far due to rain-related incidents across Maharashtra. Several rivers in the Konkan region have risen dangerously, while districts such as Jalgaon have reported extensive damage to property and infrastructure. (Photo: X)
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Tourists have been removed from several areas in Mumbai including the Powai Lake following the heavy downpour in the city. The water level of the lake has gone up posing a danger to the tourists and as a result, all people in and around the area have been shifted to safer places, India Today reported. (Photo: X)
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The BMC has announced that all schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed on Tuesday. This decision comes as a precautionary measure to protect children and staff from unsafe travel conditions caused by waterlogging and heavy showers. (Photo: X)
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Flight operations disrupted The intensity of the rainfall also affected Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, a critical travel hub. According to a report by CNBC TV18, nine go-arounds and one flight was diverted on Monday as weather conditions made safe landings difficult. Passengers faced delays and uncertainty as airlines adjusted flight schedules due to poor visibility and slippery runways. (Photo: X)
