&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "IMD issues 'Red Alert' for Mumbai for second consecutive day as heavy rains lash city")
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a fresh red alert for Mumbai and Raigad for Tuesday, predicting heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 65 kmph. This is the second continuous red alert for Mumbai. Following the alert, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced a holiday for all schools and colleges across the city and its suburbs.
Since early Monday, the city has been experiencing intense monsoon showers, recording over 500 mm of rainfall within 84 hours. Rain triggered waterlogging in multiple areas, including Chembur, Andheri, Dadar, Hindmata, and King’s Circle, disrupting normal activities and raising concerns about the city's flood preparedness.
Surprisingly, crores of rupees were spent on upgraded drainage systems and underground stormwater tanks; however, chronic flooding points remained submerged for hours, according to a report by TOI.
Waterlogging slows the road traffic amid heavy rain
Meanwhile, two deaths were reported on Monday, one died after a compound wall collapsed at Napean Sea Road and another by electrocution in Kanjurmarg. In addition, a man who went missing after entering the Mithi River has still not been found. While, other people got injured after a tree fell in Sahar.
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Following the heavy rain and waterlogging, road traffic slowed in several parts of the city, and train services across the Central, Harbour, and Western lines also suffered delays. Due to poor visibility triggered by rain prompted to at least 10 flights executed go-arounds, and one was diverted.
Mumbai University has postponed 32 examinations slated for today, moving them to August 23. And, the red alert’s impact has extended beyond Mumbai, as civic authorities in Navi Mumbai, Thane, Mira Bhayandar, and Palghar have also declared school and college closures.
Residents have also been requested to remain indoors until essential travel is required. Currently, emergency services are on hold, and the civic helpline 1916 has been activated to assist citizens.
