Mumbai experienced intense rainfall exceeding 300 mm at multiple locations from 1 am to 7 am today, causing waterlogging and disrupting suburban train services in low-lying areas.
Maharashtra is expected to get intense rain for three or four days, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). From July 8 to July 10, 2024, the Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada areas are expected to see intense rainfall, according to the MeT department.
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Many BEST buses deviated from their usual route due to waterlogging caused by rain, according to BEST Bus Transport.
Central Railways said that due to waterlogging at various railway stations in Mumbai Division today, the following trains stand cancelled:
1) 12110 (MMR-CSMT)
2) 11010 (PUNE-CSMT)
3) 12124 (PUNE CSMT DECCAN)
4) 11007 (PUNE-CSMT DECCAN)
5) 12127 (CSMT-PUNE INTERCITY EXP)
Anticipating further heavy rain throughout the day, authorities have declared a holiday for the first session in all BMC, government, and private schools and colleges within Mumbai (BMC area) to prevent inconvenience to students. The BMC will reassess the situation before making a decision on the next session.
Thane is among the worst-affected places; since July 6, there has been nonstop, intense rain. Due to the heavy rain, houses and bridges in the Shahpur region have been inundated. The NDRF has carried out rescue operations to assist those who are stuck in the flooded areas.
The IMD has also issued a yellow alert in Maharashtra’s Pune, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Sindhudurg, Amravati and Nagpur districts.
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