At least two people were killed and several others are feared trapped after a massive landslide struck Gaushiya Chawl in the Kurla West area of Mumbai following incessant heavy overnight rains. The Level-II disaster occurred in the early hours, bringing heavy mud and debris down onto multiple residential shanties.


Mumbai landslide: At least eight trapped under debris, two feared dead

<p>Heavy rains have battered Mumbai between late June and July 8. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the city received an average rainfall of 61.13 mm during a period of 48 hours ending at 8 am on Wednesday. This is the wettest start to the monsoon for Mumbai since 2000. Approximately 1,240 mm of rainfall was recorded by July 6. This amounts to an entire month's rain drenching the city in just 7 days. The incessant rains have come in a year when Super El Niño is burning most parts of the world. The phenomenon is mostly linked with droughts and extreme heat, but also triggers floods in some regions.</p><h2><strong>Why is Mumbai witnessing heavy rainfall in an El Niño year?</strong></h2><p><br>Typically, El Niño delays the monsoon and causes fewer rainy days. Mumbai witnessed a delayed arrival, but still a massive deluge. Climate scientists explain that while El Niño still affects when the rain arrives, global warming is determining how it rains once it gets here.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-rains-death-toll-reaches-22-as-fresh-tragedies-strike-satara-and-pune-1783510677949"><strong>Maharashtra rains: Death toll reaches 22 as fresh tragedies strike Satara and Pune</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The year 2026 is witnessing an extreme El Niño. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned of extreme effects, with NASA satellite capturing the swollen oceans that have registered higher than normal temperatures. The effects of El Niño, one of the strongest in 150 years, can be clearly seen in the case of Mumbai and the monsoon in India. It delayed the arrival of the monsoon by nearly two weeks. Then, once active weather systems developed over the Arabian Sea, the persistent shear zone triggered extreme rainfall.</p><h2><strong>Warmer Arabian Sea feeding clouds</strong></h2><p>Arabian Sea is experiencing higher-than-normal surface temperatures and holding more moisture. It is acting like a massive fuel tank for the clouds, continuously feeding them with moisture. A dual system at work has further fuelled these conditions.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Active low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal travelled westward across central India. Moisture from both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal added abundant moisture to the core monsoon region. As it all came together over western India, and the moisture-heavy wind systems from the Arabian Sea hit the Western Ghats, the moisture-laden air moved upward. This has led to heavy, concentrated rain over Mumbai and adjoining areas.</p>

Heavy rains have lashed Mumbai in the past 7 days. Why is this happening when the world is in the grips of El Niño? The weather phenomenon has brought extreme heat to Europe, but Mumbai is witnessing a deluge. The answer lies in climate change.

Heavy rains have battered Mumbai between late June and July 8. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the city received an average rainfall of 61.13 mm during a period of 48 hours ending at 8 am on Wednesday. This is the wettest start to the monsoon for Mumbai since 2000. Approximately 1,240 mm of rainfall was recorded by July 6. This amounts to an entire month's rain drenching the city in just 7 days. The incessant rains have come in a year when Super El Niño is burning most parts of the world. The phenomenon is mostly linked with droughts and extreme heat, but also triggers floods in some regions. Why is Mumbai witnessing heavy rainfall in an El Niño year? Typically, El Niño delays the monsoon and causes fewer rainy days. Mumbai witnessed a delayed arrival, but still a massive deluge. Climate scientists explain that while El Niño still affects when the rain arrives, global warming is determining how it rains once it gets here. Also Read: Maharashtra rains: Death toll reaches 22 as fresh tragedies strike Satara and Pune The year 2026 is witnessing an extreme El Niño. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned of extreme effects, with NASA satellite capturing the swollen oceans that have registered higher than normal temperatures. The effects of El Niño, one of the strongest in 150 years, can be clearly seen in the case of Mumbai and the monsoon in India. It delayed the arrival of the monsoon by nearly two weeks. Then, once active weather systems developed over the Arabian Sea, the persistent shear zone triggered extreme rainfall. Warmer Arabian Sea feeding clouds Arabian Sea is experiencing higher-than-normal surface temperatures and holding more moisture. It is acting like a massive fuel tank for the clouds, continuously feeding them with moisture. A dual system at work has further fuelled these conditions. Active low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal travelled westward across central India. Moisture from both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal added abundant moisture to the core monsoon region. As it all came together over western India, and the moisture-heavy wind systems from the Arabian Sea hit the Western Ghats, the moisture-laden air moved upward. This has led to heavy, concentrated rain over Mumbai and adjoining areas.

<p>Heavy rains have lashed Mumbai in the past 7 days. Why is this happening when the world is in the grips of El Niño? The weather phenomenon has brought extreme heat to Europe, but Mumbai is witnessing a deluge. The answer lies in climate change.</p>

Delayed but deadly: Why is Mumbai facing monsoon fury in an El Niño year?

<p>Heavy rains have caused mayhem across Maharashtra as waterlogging and landslides disrupted life. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert in several districts as severe weather conditions are expected to continue. As per official data, about 150-170 mm of rainfall was recorded across different parts of Greater Mumbai in the last 24 hours. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported that there have been 142 incidents of trees or branches falling across Mumbai as heavy rains, accompanied by gusty winds of 72-75 kmph, lashed the city.</p><h2>At least 8 killed in Mumbai</h2><p>Six people were killed after two to three shanties within a “ground-plus-three” structure collapsed in Janata Nagar, Mankhurd, on Sunday (Jul 5). Two others died in separate tree-related incidents during the day.</p><p>According to the civic body, close to 10,000 officials and staff from multiple departments have been stationed across Mumbai to keep a watch on the situation and respond to emergencies.</p><h2><strong>Schools closed in Mumbai, Pune</strong></h2><p>A red alert has also been issued in Pune, after which the district administration declared a holiday for all schools across Pune district on Monday (Jul 6). Meanwhile, the BMC announced that schools and colleges will remain closed on Monday after the IMD issued an orange alert, predicting heavy rains and strong winds.</p><p>The University of Mumbai announced that it was postponing all examinations scheduled for Monday (Jul 6) due to the weather conditions in the region. It added that new dates will be announced soon.</p><p><strong>Also read |</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-india-s-monsoon-changing-what-monsoon-2026-reveals-about-climate-trends-wion-decodes-1782817425856"><strong> Is India’s monsoon changing? What monsoon 2026 reveals about climate trends | WION Decodes</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Landslides kill 3, disrupt traffic and train operations</strong></h2><p>Heavy rainfall also resulted in landslides, blocking the Missing Link section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near the Khandala exit. Three members of a family were killed after several houses were buried under debris.</p><p>Traffic on the old Mumbai-Pune Highway was also suspended following a major landslide. In a statement, the District Information Office issued an advisory, urging people to avoid travelling between Mumbai and Pune.</p><p>“Due to a landslide and continuous heavy rainfall, traffic movement on both the Pune-Mumbai Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway has been severely affected. Traffic in both directions (Pune-Mumbai and Mumbai-Pune) has been stopped until further notice,” it said. “Citizens are requested not to undertake any journey between Pune and Mumbai until further directions are issued. Those planning to travel are advised to postpone their journey and follow traffic advisories and updates issued by the Government agencies. We request your cooperation in the interest of public safety.”</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/monsoon-2026-why-india-watches-the-rain-so-closely-wion-decodes-1782040718564"><strong>Monsoon 2026: Why India watches the rain so closely | WION Decodes</strong></a></p><p>Several train services were also disrupted after boulders fell on railway tracks, leading to cancellations and diversions. In a statement, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that he was reviewing the situation and restoration work was in process despite more rainfall expected.</p><p>“Reviewed the situation arising out of heavy landslides and boulders falling onto the railway tracks in the Mumbai-Pune ghat section. The team is fully geared up for restoration. Heavy rainfall is expected today also. Have asked both Western and Central Railway officers to work as one team to ensure early restoration of all train services,” he said.</p><p>Central Railway said local train services will continue operations on all four corridors. However, delays were reported on the Main Line and Harbour Line.</p><p><strong>Watch | Mumbai Monsoon: Torrential rains lash financial capital, at least 8 dead</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/mumbai-monsoon-torrential-rains-lash-financial-capital-at-least-8-dead-1783311136490/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/mumbai-monsoon-torrential-rains-lash-financial-capital-at-least-8-dead-1783311136490/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Heavy rains in Maharashtra triggered landslides, waterlogging and deaths, with IMD issuing red and orange alerts. Mumbai saw disruptions, school closures and transport hit as rains continue.

Heavy rains have caused mayhem across Maharashtra as waterlogging and landslides disrupted life. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert in several districts as severe weather conditions are expected to continue. As per official data, about 150-170 mm of rainfall was recorded across different parts of Greater Mumbai in the last 24 hours. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported that there have been 142 incidents of trees or branches falling across Mumbai as heavy rains, accompanied by gusty winds of 72-75 kmph, lashed the city. At least 8 killed in Mumbai Six people were killed after two to three shanties within a “ground-plus-three” structure collapsed in Janata Nagar, Mankhurd, on Sunday (Jul 5). Two others died in separate tree-related incidents during the day. According to the civic body, close to 10,000 officials and staff from multiple departments have been stationed across Mumbai to keep a watch on the situation and respond to emergencies. Schools closed in Mumbai, Pune A red alert has also been issued in Pune, after which the district administration declared a holiday for all schools across Pune district on Monday (Jul 6). Meanwhile, the BMC announced that schools and colleges will remain closed on Monday after the IMD issued an orange alert, predicting heavy rains and strong winds. The University of Mumbai announced that it was postponing all examinations scheduled for Monday (Jul 6) due to the weather conditions in the region. It added that new dates will be announced soon. Also read | Is India’s monsoon changing? What monsoon 2026 reveals about climate trends | WION Decodes Landslides kill 3, disrupt traffic and train operations Heavy rainfall also resulted in landslides, blocking the Missing Link section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near the Khandala exit. Three members of a family were killed after several houses were buried under debris. Traffic on the old Mumbai-Pune Highway was also suspended following a major landslide. In a statement, the District Information Office issued an advisory, urging people to avoid travelling between Mumbai and Pune. “Due to a landslide and continuous heavy rainfall, traffic movement on both the Pune-Mumbai Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway has been severely affected. Traffic in both directions (Pune-Mumbai and Mumbai-Pune) has been stopped until further notice,” it said. “Citizens are requested not to undertake any journey between Pune and Mumbai until further directions are issued. Those planning to travel are advised to postpone their journey and follow traffic advisories and updates issued by the Government agencies. We request your cooperation in the interest of public safety.” Also read | Monsoon 2026: Why India watches the rain so closely | WION Decodes Several train services were also disrupted after boulders fell on railway tracks, leading to cancellations and diversions. In a statement, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that he was reviewing the situation and restoration work was in process despite more rainfall expected. “Reviewed the situation arising out of heavy landslides and boulders falling onto the railway tracks in the Mumbai-Pune ghat section. The team is fully geared up for restoration. Heavy rainfall is expected today also. Have asked both Western and Central Railway officers to work as one team to ensure early restoration of all train services,” he said. Central Railway said local train services will continue operations on all four corridors. However, delays were reported on the Main Line and Harbour Line. Watch | Mumbai Monsoon: Torrential rains lash financial capital, at least 8 dead https://www.wionews.com/videos/mumbai-monsoon-torrential-rains-lash-financial-capital-at-least-8-dead-1783311136490/embed

<p>Heavy rains in Maharashtra triggered landslides, waterlogging and deaths, with IMD issuing red and orange alerts. Mumbai saw disruptions, school closures and transport hit as rains continue.</p>

Maharashtra rains: Landslides hit Mumbai-Pune highways; schools shut as IMD issues severe weather warning

Mumbai is currently battling an intense monsoon onslaught, with the city recording staggering rainfall figures exceeding 300 mm in several areas. On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the metropolis faced a "triple threat" of extreme downpours, gusty winds, and a high tide that surged over the iconic Marine Drive promenade.  

Mumbai monsoon havoc: High tide hits Marine Drive amidst red alert 

Mumbai is under a Red Alert as the city battles one of its most intense monsoon spells in recent years. In just four days since July 1st, the financial capital has received nearly 80% of its average monthly rainfall for July, leading to widespread chaos.


Mumbai rains: Mumbai receives 80% of July rain in four days 

<p>Mumbai is reeling under heavy downpour for the fourth day on Wednesday (Aug 20). Daily life has been disrupted due to the rains, with several areas, including Panvel, Dadar, Andheri, and Chembur, inundated and local train services at halt. For Wednesday too, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. In the last 24 hours, as many as six people lost their lives in rain-related incidents, according to data released by the Maharashtra Disaster Management Department.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed all district agencies to remain on standby to provide immediate relief. He instructed collectors to ensure timely assistance in the event of any loss of life, livestock, or property. He also emphasised that panchnamas for agricultural damage should be completed promptly and that compensation should be provided according to NDRF guidelines.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-hats-off-air-india-pilot-earns-praises-for-safely-landing-plane-despite-heavy-rains-in-mumbai-watch-viral-video-1755616696087"><strong>Air India pilot earns praises for safely landing plane despite heavy rains in Mumbai&nbsp;</strong></a></p><h2>What has IMD predicted and advised</h2><p>It also issued a red alert warning for several districts in Maharashtra, including Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri, and for Sagar and Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh. The warning includes intense to very intense rainfall, gusty winds (40–50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph), and the possibility of thunderstorms. It is valid for the next three hours. The weather department also advised residents in these areas to stay indoors and avoid low-lying or flood-prone areas. For Mumbai particularly, IMD issued an orange alert warning of intense rainfall with winds reaching up to 65 kmph. However, as of 8 am on Wednesday, IMD changed the alert to red for Palghar, Mumbai Suburban, Mumbai city, Thane, Pune and Raigad.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Red?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Red</a> Nowcast <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/warning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#warning</a> for heavy rain accompanied with thunderstorm-<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maharashtra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maharashtra</a>- Palghar, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> Suburban, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> city, Thane, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pune?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pune</a>, Raigad<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gujarat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gujarat</a>- Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, Junagarh, Gir Somnath, Amreli<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRains</a><a href="https://twitter.com/mybmc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mybmc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ndmaindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndmaindia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/moesgoi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@moesgoi</a>… <a href="https://t.co/kreA09F9xg">pic.twitter.com/kreA09F9xg</a></p>&mdash; India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) <a href="https://twitter.com/Indiametdept/status/1957993410268111129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Read More | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-submerged-again-the-city-s-devastating-2005-deluge-flood-echoes-amid-continuous-red-alert-for-heavy-rain-what-happened-then-and-now-1755609620692"><strong>Mumbai floods déjà vu: Red alerts, heaviest rains on record bring back fears of 2005, 2017 deluge</strong></a></p><h2>Are schools closed in Mumbai on Wednesday?</h2><p>The BMC has not yet issued any circular on the closure of educational institutions in Mumbai on Wednesday. However, a fake circular claiming that schools in Mumbai will remain closed on Aug 20 was doing the rounds on social media. In a post on X, the BMC said that it has not issued any such information so far. Meanwhile, Mumbai University rescheduled exams that were to be held today to Aug 23. On the other hand, the Lonavla Municipal Council has decided to shut all schools—both government and private—on August 20 and 21. Nevertheless, Central Railway, Western Railway, and Harbour Railway services, along with 'BEST' transportation, are operating smoothly on Wednesday as of 8 am.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">हा संदेश खोटा आहे. बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिकेने आपल्या सोशल मीडियावरून अशी कोणतीही माहिती प्रसारित केलेली नाही. <br><br>This message is fake. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has not issued any such information through its official social media platforms.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyBMCUpdates?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyBMCUpdates</a>… <a href="https://t.co/hl0FYRouew">pic.twitter.com/hl0FYRouew</a></p>&mdash; माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) <a href="https://twitter.com/mybmc/status/1957846790331302193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/mumbai-floods-imd-issues-red-alert-for-mumbai-more-rains-expected-gravitas-1755629057818/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/mumbai-floods-imd-issues-red-alert-for-mumbai-more-rains-expected-gravitas-1755629057818/embed</a></p><h2>Are offices closed in Mumbai on Wednesday?</h2><p>The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for all government and semi-government offices, advising private firms to allow work from home, except for essential services. In Mumbai, one person died and three were injured as the city witnessed 500mm of rains since Monday morning. As per a detailed report by the IMD, the highest rainfall was recorded at Vikhroli (223.5 mm), followed by Santacruz (206.6 mm), Byculla (184 mm), Juhu (148.5 mm), Bandra (132.5 mm) and Colaba (100.2 mm).</p>

Mumbai faces a fourth day of heavy rain, causing flooding in many areas and halting train services. IMD issued red alerts for parts of Maharashtra and MP, advising people to stay indoors. BMC denied school closure rumours, but Lonavla schools are shut on Aug 20–21.

Mumbai is reeling under heavy downpour for the fourth day on Wednesday (Aug 20). Daily life has been disrupted due to the rains, with several areas, including Panvel, Dadar, Andheri, and Chembur, inundated and local train services at halt. For Wednesday too, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. In the last 24 hours, as many as six people lost their lives in rain-related incidents, according to data released by the Maharashtra Disaster Management Department. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed all district agencies to remain on standby to provide immediate relief. He instructed collectors to ensure timely assistance in the event of any loss of life, livestock, or property. He also emphasised that panchnamas for agricultural damage should be completed promptly and that compensation should be provided according to NDRF guidelines. WATCH | Air India pilot earns praises for safely landing plane despite heavy rains in Mumbai What has IMD predicted and advised It also issued a red alert warning for several districts in Maharashtra, including Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri, and for Sagar and Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh. The warning includes intense to very intense rainfall, gusty winds (40–50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph), and the possibility of thunderstorms. It is valid for the next three hours. The weather department also advised residents in these areas to stay indoors and avoid low-lying or flood-prone areas. For Mumbai particularly, IMD issued an orange alert warning of intense rainfall with winds reaching up to 65 kmph. However, as of 8 am on Wednesday, IMD changed the alert to red for Palghar, Mumbai Suburban, Mumbai city, Thane, Pune and Raigad.

<p>Mumbai faces a fourth day of heavy rain, causing flooding in many areas and halting train services. IMD issued red alerts for parts of Maharashtra and MP, advising people to stay indoors. BMC denied school closure rumours, but Lonavla schools are shut on Aug 20–21.</p>

Mumbai rains: IMD issues red alert in THESE areas - Are schools and offices open today?

<p>As heavy rain batters Mumbai, a video of an Air India plane making a safe landing at the city’s airport amid severe weather conditions and low visibility has gone viral on social media. This comes as a red warning was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as incessant and persistent rain disrupts normal life in Mumbai. Several areas experienced a flood-like situation, affecting daily life and causing inconvenience for the residents.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the video, recorded and posted by a passenger on Tuesday (Aug 19), the plane can be seen making a smooth landing despite low visibility and heavy rainfall. “Mumbai airport landing in the midst of heavy rains,” the user wrote. Praising the pilot of the plane, the caption added, “Hats off to Captain Neeraj Sethi for landing safely with less visibility.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The video showed the aircraft’s wing as it descended towards the runway at Mumbai airport. The plane showed minimal turbulence and made a steady descent despite strong winds and heavy downpours before safely touching down on the tarmac.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> airport landing in midst of heavy rains. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRains</a> Hats off to Captain Mr. Neeraj Sethi for landing safely with less visibility. <a href="https://twitter.com/airindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@airindia</a> VT-TNC <a href="https://t.co/khvJTSWnv7">pic.twitter.com/khvJTSWnv7</a></p>&mdash; 🇮🇳 Vidyasagar Jagadeesan🇮🇳 (@jvidyasagar) <a href="https://twitter.com/jvidyasagar/status/1957666203939533009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Several social media users hailed the pilot’s skilful landing despite adverse weather conditions. “Hats off for the landing,” a person said. Another said, “Full Marks to the Captain!! The True Heroes of Indian Skies!!” A third said, “Very skilful Pilot. Well done.” One user wrote, “Big Salute.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A person stated, “The weather conditions in Mumbai would make the best of Pilots feel relieved on safely reaching their destination. Needless to mention, a Pilot’s job is not everyone’s cup of tea.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While one said, “Real problem will start when u get out of the airport … all roads are waterlogged.” Replying to this comment, the original poster wrote, “It was,” while sharing images of the waterlogged streets of Mumbai due to heavy rains.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Tuesday (Aug 19) morning, more than 250 flights were affected due to the severe weather conditions in the city.&nbsp;<br><br>Several other residents took to X to share clips of submerged roads, local train tracks, underpasses, and other areas. The disruptions resulted in inconvenience to commuters, bringing the city to a standstill.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the IMD data, several parts of the city received 200 mm of rain, with Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs recording the highest at 255.5 mm.<br>&nbsp;</p>

An Air India pilot was praised for safely landing the plane amid heavy downpours and strong winds in Mumbai. A video, captured by the passenger, of the smooth landing amid stormy weather has gone viral on social media.

As heavy rain batters Mumbai, a video of an Air India plane making a safe landing at the city’s airport amid severe weather conditions and low visibility has gone viral on social media. This comes as a red warning was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as incessant and persistent rain disrupts normal life in Mumbai. Several areas experienced a flood-like situation, affecting daily life and causing inconvenience for the residents. In the video, recorded and posted by a passenger on Tuesday (Aug 19), the plane can be seen making a smooth landing despite low visibility and heavy rainfall. “Mumbai airport landing in the midst of heavy rains,” the user wrote. Praising the pilot of the plane, the caption added, “Hats off to Captain Neeraj Sethi for landing safely with less visibility.” The video showed the aircraft’s wing as it descended towards the runway at Mumbai airport. The plane showed minimal turbulence and made a steady descent despite strong winds and heavy downpours before safely touching down on the tarmac.

<p>An Air India pilot was praised for safely landing the plane amid heavy downpours and strong winds in Mumbai. A video, captured by the passenger, of the smooth landing amid stormy weather has gone viral on social media.</p>

‘Hats off’: Air India pilot earns praises for safely landing plane despite heavy rains in Mumbai | WATCH

<p>Incessant rains have battered Mumbai, resulting in a flood-like situation in many parts of the city. The waterlogging has brought the city to a standstill, disrupting traffic on roads, affecting local train operations, and leading to flight delays on Tuesday (Aug 19). While the current situation in India’s financial capital has caused inconvenience for residents, some have found joy in swimming in the waterlogged streets.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A video surfaced on social media showing a young boy swimming on a flooded road in Mumbai. The incident was captured outside a mall in the city. Some other kids were also seen sitting and wading in the water, turning the chaos into laughter. The clip was widely shared on social media.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kids enjoying the swimming 🥽 outside oberoi mall. Massive Mumbai Rains 😨 but let&#39;s thank our municipality for the year to year hardwork they do so you can enjoy swimming on the roads and make it a mumbai Waterpark<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRains</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rain</a> <a href="https://t.co/skFiSYevMr">pic.twitter.com/skFiSYevMr</a></p>&mdash; Vishvendra (@AbsoluteVish) <a href="https://twitter.com/AbsoluteVish/status/1957703050845388827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Several other videos also surfaced on social media. Another video showed a car stuck in a flooded underpass in Thane, the a city adjoining Mumbai. Two people were stuck in the car and were reportedly rescued by locals.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Car stuck in underpass in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/thane?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#thane</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRains</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Waterlogging?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Waterlogging</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rain</a> <a href="https://t.co/oEMYfam2NC">pic.twitter.com/oEMYfam2NC</a></p>&mdash; Saurabh Yadav (@saurabhydv676) <a href="https://twitter.com/saurabhydv676/status/1957725905742119366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The tracks of Mumbai’s local train were also seen waterlogged amid extreme rainfall.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">VIDEO | Maharashtra: Incessant rain has caused waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, including railway tracks, affecting local train services.<br><br>Visuals from Wadala.<br><br>(Full video available on PTI Videos – <a href="https://t.co/n147TvrpG7">https://t.co/n147TvrpG7</a>) <a href="https://t.co/u4x0qTifkw">pic.twitter.com/u4x0qTifkw</a></p>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1957688296022364633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>High tide was also seen at the Gateway of India.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Breaking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Breaking</a> Mumbai has come to a standstill Look at the condition of Gate Bay of India <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BigNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BigNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sea?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sea</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/viral?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#viral</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gatewayofindia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gatewayofindia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbaiairport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbaiairport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trending?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trending</a> <a href="https://t.co/1oUf3FMZUv">pic.twitter.com/1oUf3FMZUv</a></p>&mdash; Mukund Shahi (@Mukundshahi73) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mukundshahi73/status/1957762572926550410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Flight operations were also disrupted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, leading to over 250 flights delays.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Condition of Mumbai Airport now. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRains</a><br><br> <a href="https://t.co/BKJb0LRL6j">pic.twitter.com/BKJb0LRL6j</a></p>&mdash; United India360 (@UnitedIndia360) <a href="https://twitter.com/UnitedIndia360/status/1957732424693215476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and the Ghats of Pune. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday declared a holiday for all government and semi-government offices in the city and urged private organisations to allow employees to work from home. Schools and colleges remained were also closed as extremely heavy showers were predicted in the city and adjoining districts on Tuesday. The authorities have advised resident not to step out of their homes unless necessary.</p><p><br>According to the weather department, several parts of the city recorded over 200 mm of rain in the last 24 hours. Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs observed the highest at 255.5 mm as per data from IMD.<br>&nbsp;</p>

People took to social media to capture normal life being disrupted amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai, which has resulted in flood-like situation in the city and adjoining areas.

Incessant rains have battered Mumbai, resulting in a flood-like situation in many parts of the city. The waterlogging has brought the city to a standstill, disrupting traffic on roads, affecting local train operations, and leading to flight delays on Tuesday (Aug 19). While the current situation in India’s financial capital has caused inconvenience for residents, some have found joy in swimming in the waterlogged streets. A video surfaced on social media showing a young boy swimming on a flooded road in Mumbai. The incident was captured outside a mall in the city. Some other kids were also seen sitting and wading in the water, turning the chaos into laughter. The clip was widely shared on social media.

<p>People took to social media to capture normal life being disrupted amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai, which has resulted in flood-like situation in the city and adjoining areas.</p>

WATCH | Boy swims on road, car stuck in underpass: Flood-like situation in Mumbai amid heavy rainfall

Heavy rains have battered Mumbai, causing widespread waterlogging and leaving vehicles stranded across the city. 


Mumbai Rains: Torrential Rain Leaves City Roads Waterlogged, Vehicles Stranded 

<p>Heavy rainfall in Mumbai severely disrupted flight operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday (Aug 19) morning. More than 250 flights were affected due to the severe weather conditions in the city. Eight flights were diverted between 9 am and 9:50 am, while departures and arrivals were delayed by about 45 minutes on average.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to flight tracking data from Flightradar, 155 departures were delayed on Tuesday, while 102 arrivals were affected at the airport due to heavy rains.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In an advisory issued by IndiGo on Tuesday morning, the airline alerted passengers of possible delays and waterlogged routes. “With Mumbai drenched in heavy showers, several routes to the airport are witnessing waterlogging and sluggish traffic. This has, in turn, led to operational challenges, with delays in both departures and arrivals, and we truly regret the inconvenience this may cause. If you’re scheduled to travel, we recommend leaving a little earlier and keeping an eye on your flight status via our app or website,” it said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Similar advisories were issued by SpiceJet, Air India, Akasa Air, and other airlines operating at the airport.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Heavy rains bring Mumbai to standstill</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The heavy downpour also resulted in disruption in traffic in he city. Several low-lying areas were waterlogged, slowing the traffic and resulting in delays of local trains, causing inconvenience to commuters across Mumbai and nearby areas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and the Ghats of Pune. Schools and colleges remained closed as extremely heavy showers were predicted in the city and adjoining districts on Tuesday. Authorities have urged residents to only step out of their homes if necessary and requested private offices to facilitate work from home.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced that government and semi-government offices would remain closed on Tuesday, urging private organisations to allow employees to work from home.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Over the last 24 hours, several parts of the city recorded over 200 mm of rain. Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs observed the highest at 255.5 mm as per data from IMD.&nbsp;</p>

More than 250 flights were affected on Tuesday (Aug 19) as heavy rains disrupted flight operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai severely disrupted flight operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday (Aug 19) morning. More than 250 flights were affected due to the severe weather conditions in the city. Eight flights were diverted between 9 am and 9:50 am, while departures and arrivals were delayed by about 45 minutes on average. According to flight tracking data from Flightradar, 155 departures were delayed on Tuesday, while 102 arrivals were affected at the airport due to heavy rains. In an advisory issued by IndiGo on Tuesday morning, the airline alerted passengers of possible delays and waterlogged routes. “With Mumbai drenched in heavy showers, several routes to the airport are witnessing waterlogging and sluggish traffic. This has, in turn, led to operational challenges, with delays in both departures and arrivals, and we truly regret the inconvenience this may cause. If you’re scheduled to travel, we recommend leaving a little earlier and keeping an eye on your flight status via our app or website,” it said. Similar advisories were issued by SpiceJet, Air India, Akasa Air, and other airlines operating at the airport. Heavy rains bring Mumbai to standstill The heavy downpour also resulted in disruption in traffic in he city. Several low-lying areas were waterlogged, slowing the traffic and resulting in delays of local trains, causing inconvenience to commuters across Mumbai and nearby areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and the Ghats of Pune. Schools and colleges remained closed as extremely heavy showers were predicted in the city and adjoining districts on Tuesday. Authorities have urged residents to only step out of their homes if necessary and requested private offices to facilitate work from home. Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced that government and semi-government offices would remain closed on Tuesday, urging private organisations to allow employees to work from home. Over the last 24 hours, several parts of the city recorded over 200 mm of rain. Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs observed the highest at 255.5 mm as per data from IMD.

<p>More than 250 flights were affected on Tuesday (Aug 19) as heavy rains disrupted flight operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.</p>

Mumbai monsoon: Over 250 flights delayed as heavy rains disrupt airport operations

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in Mumbai today after heavy rains battered several parts of the city. Earlier, an orange alert was in place but was changed due to heavy showers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Considering the continuous rainfall since morning and prioritizing the safety of students, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner and Administrator, Mr. Bhushan Gagrani, has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai operating in the second session, i.e., after 12 noon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Red alert warning is also in place for neighbouring Pune where extremely heavy rainfall is likely in the next 48 hours.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thane, Ratnagiri, Borivali, Kalyan, Mulund are some of the areas in Mumbai that will witness heavy rain leading to water logging and &nbsp;low lying areas being submerged. Ratnagiri has been issued a red alert for August 18.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Some of the districts in the Konkan region are also expected to receive widespread heavy rain in the next 48 hours.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A low pressure that has developed over the Bay of Bengal is responsible for the widespread and heavy rain in Mumbai and its adjoining areas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The heavy rainfall is being caused due to a low pressure that has developed over the Bay of Bengal, which has led to the formation of an east-west trough extending to the Arabian Sea and leading to severe rainfall in the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. The rainfall will continue till the middle of next week as a result of which the alerts have been extended for Mumbai,” said IMD.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Saturday, some parts of Mumbai recorded more than 200 mm rainfall, after red alert was sounded in Mumbai by IMD.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Two people died while two others were injured, after a landslide struck a house in Vikhroli due to the extremely heavy rains.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Thane, Palghar and Ratnagiri are some of the areas in Mumbai that will witness heavy rain leading to water logging and  low lying areas being submerged. 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in Mumbai today after heavy rains battered several parts of the city. Earlier, an orange alert was in place but was changed due to heavy showers. Considering the continuous rainfall since morning and prioritizing the safety of students, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner and Administrator, Mr. Bhushan Gagrani, has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai operating in the second session, i.e., after 12 noon. Red alert warning is also in place for neighbouring Pune where extremely heavy rainfall is likely in the next 48 hours. Thane, Ratnagiri, Borivali, Kalyan, Mulund are some of the areas in Mumbai that will witness heavy rain leading to water logging and low lying areas being submerged. Ratnagiri has been issued a red alert for August 18. Some of the districts in the Konkan region are also expected to receive widespread heavy rain in the next 48 hours. A low pressure that has developed over the Bay of Bengal is responsible for the widespread and heavy rain in Mumbai and its adjoining areas. “The heavy rainfall is being caused due to a low pressure that has developed over the Bay of Bengal, which has led to the formation of an east-west trough extending to the Arabian Sea and leading to severe rainfall in the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. The rainfall will continue till the middle of next week as a result of which the alerts have been extended for Mumbai,” said IMD. On Saturday, some parts of Mumbai recorded more than 200 mm rainfall, after red alert was sounded in Mumbai by IMD. Two people died while two others were injured, after a landslide struck a house in Vikhroli due to the extremely heavy rains.

<p>Thane and Ratnagiri are some of the areas in Mumbai that will witness heavy rain leading to water logging and &nbsp;low lying areas being submerged.</p>

Red alert sounded in Mumbai after heavy rains lash city, schools asked to close

Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall, leading to widespread waterlogging on streets and major traffic disruptions. Commuters faced difficulties as roads turned into virtual rivers, and several flights were delayed or diverted due to adverse weather conditions.


Mumbai Monsoon: Streets Flooded, Roads Waterlogged, Flights Disrupted 

<p>Two people have died while two others have been injured, after a landslide struck a house in Mumbai’s Vikhroli area on Saturday (Aug 16). The incident took place in Jankalyan Society due to heavy rain in the region, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The injured are receiving treatment at Rajawadi Hospital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in six districts of Maharashtra, including Ratnagiri, Raigad, Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, and Palghar. The weather department has predicted a moderate to intense spell of rain in these areas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The IMD also informed of intense to very intense convection over Mumbai and the adjoining area. “Mumbai Radar shows intense to very intense convection over the city and adjoining area. It is likely to continue for next 2-3 hours. Nowcast warning issued at 0700 Hrs IST dated 16-08-2025 : (RED Nowcast Warning) Moderate to intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the district of Ratnagiri, Raigad, Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar during the next 3-4 hours.” IMD said in a post on X.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The heavy rainfall has also resulted in waterlogging in several areas of Mumbai. Areas including Gandhi Nagar, Kings Circle, and Sion Railway experienced severe waterlogging. The authorities have directed that appropriate emergency measures should be undertaken as required.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> Mumbai: Heavy rain causes waterlogging in many parts of the city. <br><br>Visuals from Milan Subway area. <a href="https://t.co/GBbumzyOgu">pic.twitter.com/GBbumzyOgu</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1956504625051574473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<p> </p><h2><strong>Himachal Pradesh rains kill 257</strong></h2><p> </p><p>Meanwhile, in Himachal Pradesh, monsoon rains have resulted in 257 deaths, out of which 133 are rain-related incidents, including landslides, flash floods, house collapses, and others, while 124 were killed in road accidents.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>Kishtwar cloudburst</strong></h2><p> </p><p>In Jammu and Kashmir, at least 60 people were killed while about 500 were feared trapped after a massive cloudburst struck Chashoti village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday (Aug 14). Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that rescue operations were underway to extricate people stuck or buried under debris.<br> </p>

Two people were killed after a landslide hit Mumbai’s Vikhroli area on Saturday (Aug 16). Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for six districts of Maharashtra.

Two people have died while two others have been injured, after a landslide struck a house in Mumbai’s Vikhroli area on Saturday (Aug 16). The incident took place in Jankalyan Society due to heavy rain in the region, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The injured are receiving treatment at Rajawadi Hospital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in six districts of Maharashtra, including Ratnagiri, Raigad, Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, and Palghar. The weather department has predicted a moderate to intense spell of rain in these areas. The IMD also informed of intense to very intense convection over Mumbai and the adjoining area. “Mumbai Radar shows intense to very intense convection over the city and adjoining area. It is likely to continue for next 2-3 hours. Nowcast warning issued at 0700 Hrs IST dated 16-08-2025 : (RED Nowcast Warning) Moderate to intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the district of Ratnagiri, Raigad, Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar during the next 3-4 hours.” IMD said in a post on X. The heavy rainfall has also resulted in waterlogging in several areas of Mumbai. Areas including Gandhi Nagar, Kings Circle, and Sion Railway experienced severe waterlogging. The authorities have directed that appropriate emergency measures should be undertaken as required.

<p>Two people were killed after a landslide hit Mumbai’s Vikhroli area on Saturday (Aug 16). Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for six districts of Maharashtra.</p>

Mumbai rains: 2 dead after landslide strikes house; IMD issues red alert in 6 districts of Maharashtra

<p>Maharashtra is experiencing torrential rains, and many districts have been placed on high alert. The downpour is expected to last for a couple of hours and is suspected to be heavy. This has also led several rivers in the western Indian state to flow above the danger mark, India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted.</p><p><br>Isolated regions of Palghar, Nashik and Pune will witness extremely heavy rainfall. With that, a cautionary red alert has been issued. The ghats will also receive heavy rains. Maximum city Mumbai has an orange alert in place, the rainfall in Mumbai and surrounding areas has not paused since last night. This may look like respite from the scorching heat that had taken hold in the previous week. Orange has been issued in Thane, Raigad, Nashik, Satara, and Ratnagiri as well.</p><h2>Rivers are breaching danger mark</h2><p><br>River Amba and Kundalika have breached the danger level, and with that a warning has been issued for Patalganga river in Raigad. This has led to a precautionary closure of schools. Indrayani and some other rivers are also showing signs of flooding.</p><h2>IMD forecast&nbsp;</h2><p><br>IMD forecasts heavy rainfall at isolated places over Haryana, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat Region, Konkan and Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Bihar today. IMD also predicts heavy to heavier rainfall at isolated places over Chhattisgarh, East Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Maharashtra and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Maharashtra is experiencing torrential rains, and many districts have been placed on high alert. The downpour is expected to last for a couple of hours and is suspected to be heavy.

Maharashtra is experiencing torrential rains, and many districts have been placed on high alert. The downpour is expected to last for a couple of hours and is suspected to be heavy. This has also led several rivers in the western Indian state to flow above the danger mark, India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted. Isolated regions of Palghar, Nashik and Pune will witness extremely heavy rainfall. With that, a cautionary red alert has been issued. The ghats will also receive heavy rains. Maximum city Mumbai has an orange alert in place, the rainfall in Mumbai and surrounding areas has not paused since last night. This may look like respite from the scorching heat that had taken hold in the previous week. Orange has been issued in Thane, Raigad, Nashik, Satara, and Ratnagiri as well. Rivers are breaching danger mark River Amba and Kundalika have breached the danger level, and with that a warning has been issued for Patalganga river in Raigad. This has led to a precautionary closure of schools. Indrayani and some other rivers are also showing signs of flooding. IMD forecast IMD forecasts heavy rainfall at isolated places over Haryana, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat Region, Konkan and Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Bihar today. IMD also predicts heavy to heavier rainfall at isolated places over Chhattisgarh, East Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Maharashtra and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.

<p>Maharashtra is experiencing torrential rains, and many districts have been placed on high alert. The downpour is expected to last for a couple of hours and is suspected to be heavy.</p>

Maharashtra rivers are breaching danger mark due heavy rains, IMD issues red and orange alert

<p>The Indian city of Mumbai has come to a standstill amid torrential rains, which led to severe waterlogging and disrupted vehicular movement across the city.</p>

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stated that all the schools and colleges will remain shut on Thursday&nbsp;(September 26). The residents have been asked by the civic body to avoid venturing out of their homes and try to stay indoors.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/telangana-rains-imd-issued-orange-alert-after-brief-respite-from-heavy-rains-756064">Telangana rains: IMD issued orange alert after brief respite from heavy rains</a></p>

<p>"The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rain till 8.30 am tomorrow (September 26, 2024). In this background, keeping in mind the safety of the students,&nbsp;a holiday has been declared&nbsp;in all the schools and colleges in Mumbai tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, 2024," wrote the BMC on X.</p>

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<h2><strong>Train services disrupted</strong></h2>

<p>The local train services were also affected by the heavy rainfall. The Central Railways stated that trains running between Vidyavihar and Mulund stations have been affected. However, Western Railway's Mumbai Suburban network was running normally.</p>

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<p>At Ghatkopar railway station, the situation appeared very challenging for commuters as large crowds filled the station, which created a stampede-like situation.</p>

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<h2><strong>Several areas inundated, traffic affected</strong></h2>

<p>The&nbsp;Mumbai Traffic Police&nbsp;said that the Andheri subway is closed because of 1.5 feet of water. Meanwhile, southbound traffic was diverted via Gokhale Bridge.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, various areas in Mumbai recorded more than 100 mm rainfall, which left them inundated and caused long traffic jams.</p>

<h2><strong>Flights get delayed, some rerouted</strong></h2>

<p>The rainfall also impacted flight operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An Indigo flight aborted its landing due to wind shear and had to be diverted to Ahmedabad. Around seven go-arounds and two diversions were reported by the airport officials.</p>

<p>"It's raining in #Mumbai &amp; flight schedules are impacted due to weather conditions and air traffic congestion. If you or your loved ones are travelling, you may keep a tab on the flight status https://bit.ly/3DNYJqj and allow ample travel time&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;airport," said IndiGO on X.</p>

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<p>SpiceJet said that the departures and arrivals at Mumbai Airport (BOM) are getting impacted due to the rain.</p>

<p>"Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected," said SpiceJet in a statement.</p>

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<p>Vistara also took to X and shared information regarding the diversions of flights because of the torrential showers.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Heavy Rains Trigger&nbsp;Floods in Central Japan</strong></p>

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<p>"Flight UK941 from Delhi to Mumbai (DEL-BOM) has been diverted to Hyderabad (HYD) due to bad weather at Mumbai airport and is expected to arrive in Hyderabad (HYD) at 2110 hours. Please stay tuned for further updates," read a Vistara post.</p>

<p><em>(With input from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian city of Mumbai has come to a standstill amid torrential rains, which led to severe waterlogging and disrupted vehicular movement across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stated that all the schools and colleges will remain shut on Thursday (September 26).

The Indian city of Mumbai has come to a standstill amid torrential rains, which led to severe waterlogging and disrupted vehicular movement across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stated that all the schools and colleges will remain shut on Thursday (September 26). The residents have been asked by the civic body to avoid venturing out of their homes and try to stay indoors. Also Read: Telangana rains: IMD issued orange alert after brief respite from heavy rains "The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rain till 8.30 am tomorrow (September 26, 2024). In this background, keeping in mind the safety of the students, a holiday has been declared in all the schools and colleges in Mumbai tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, 2024," wrote the BMC on X. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Mumbai, till tomorrow morning 8.30am. In view of this, all schools and colleges in Mumbai have been declared a holiday for tomorrow Thursday, 26 September 2024, in consideration of the safety of students. The… — माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) September 25, 2024 × Train services disrupted The local train services were also affected by the heavy rainfall. The Central Railways stated that trains running between Vidyavihar and Mulund stations have been affected. However, Western Railway's Mumbai Suburban network was running normally. Due to Heavy Rain in the Mumbai and Suburban areas and water logging in several locations between Vidyavihar and Mulund stations UP and Down slow train services are affected from (20:10), The inconvenience caused is regretted.@Central_Railway @YatriRailways — DRM Mumbai CR (@drmmumbaicr) September 25, 2024 × At Ghatkopar railway station, the situation appeared very challenging for commuters as large crowds filled the station, which created a stampede-like situation. Ghatkopar Metro station right now. There's a chance of stampede as there's too much crowd. Avoid taking any mode of public transport right now. Today Mumbai is fucked up badly. #MumbaiMetro #Mumbairains pic.twitter.com/lJFvKujbrX — Prasad Rajguru (@PrasadRajguru1) September 25, 2024 × Several areas inundated, traffic affected The Mumbai Traffic Police said that the Andheri subway is closed because of 1.5 feet of water. Meanwhile, southbound traffic was diverted via Gokhale Bridge. #WATCH | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra: Heavy rain causes water logging in several parts of the city. (Visuals from Belapur) pic.twitter.com/OZpuMnPFGI — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2024 × Meanwhile, various areas in Mumbai recorded more than 100 mm rainfall, which left them inundated and caused long traffic jams. Flights get delayed, some rerouted The rainfall also impacted flight operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. An Indigo flight aborted its landing due to wind shear and had to be diverted to Ahmedabad. Around seven go-arounds and two diversions were reported by the airport officials. "It's raining in #Mumbai & flight schedules are impacted due to weather conditions and air traffic congestion. If you or your loved ones are travelling, you may keep a tab on the flight status https://bit.ly/3DNYJqj and allow ample travel time to the airport," said IndiGO on X. #6ETravelAdvisory : It's raining in #Mumbai & flight schedules are impacted due to weather conditions and air traffic congestion. If you or your loved ones are travelling, you may keep a tab on the flight status https://t.co/rpnOvAOxQl and allow ample travel time to the airport. — IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) September 25, 2024 × SpiceJet said that the departures and arrivals at Mumbai Airport (BOM) are getting impacted due to the rain. "Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected," said SpiceJet in a statement. #WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://t.co/VkU7yLjrw0. — SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) September 25, 2024 × Vistara also took to X and shared information regarding the diversions of flights because of the torrential showers. Watch: Heavy Rains Trigger Floods in Central Japan "Flight UK941 from Delhi to Mumbai (DEL-BOM) has been diverted to Hyderabad (HYD) due to bad weather at Mumbai airport and is expected to arrive in Hyderabad (HYD) at 2110 hours. Please stay tuned for further updates," read a Vistara post. (With input from agencies)

Mumbai rains: Red alert issued, flights disrupted, trains halted, schools and colleges closed

<p>Two children, aged nine years old, died by drowning in a pit in Maharashtra’s Gondia district late Tuesday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police officials said&nbsp;Class 3 students Alok Bhagchand Bisen and Prince Kishore Rahangdale lost their lives in Dasgaon (Khurd) village when they were walking home from school with another friend on Tuesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the boys, Bisen fell into a water-filled pit on the roadside after getting close to it. Seeing this, Rahangdale rushed to save him, but he also lost his balance and fell into the same pit. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Police officials said that for a few hours, nobody knew about the incident.</p>

<p>"The third boy who was with them was quite shocked to witness all this right in front of him. So, it took him a while to inform others, as he was too shocked to talk about the incident at his home or with his friends. But after some time, when his parents observed his disturbed behaviour, he told them about the incident, and they informed the victims' parents,"&nbsp;added a police official from Rawanvadi police station. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The boys’ bodies were discovered when their families and locals began searching for them in the evening. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The bodies were handed over to the respective families after post-mortem. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the recent&nbsp;past, there have been similar instances where children have lost their lives by falling into pits. Two children, aged 9 and 15 years, drowned in a pond filled with rainwater in outer Delhi’s Prem Nagar area after heavy rains.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Visakhapatnam, two children drowned in a tank near DV Palem under Pamur police station limits in Prakasam district last week. The cops said that a group of eight boys had gone to the tank for a joy trip. While they were playing with water, two children suddenly drowned. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A month ago, four children drowned in a pond near Yamuna Expressway in Agra. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In another incident, three schoolchildren, including two sisters, all aged below 11, allegedly drowned in a river while attempting to pluck jamun fruits from a tree in the state of Tamil Nadu. In cases like the above, no one was present nearby to rescue them or alert the police or fire and rescue team.</p>


Two children, aged nine years old, died by drowning in a pit in Maharashtra’s Gondia district late Tuesday evening. Police officials said Class 3 students Alok Bhagchand Bisen and Prince Kishore Rahangdale lost their lives in Dasgaon (Khurd) village when they were walking home from school with another friend on Tuesday.

Two children, aged nine years old, died by drowning in a pit in Maharashtra’s Gondia district late Tuesday evening. Police officials said Class 3 students Alok Bhagchand Bisen and Prince Kishore Rahangdale lost their lives in Dasgaon (Khurd) village when they were walking home from school with another friend on Tuesday. One of the boys, Bisen fell into a water-filled pit on the roadside after getting close to it. Seeing this, Rahangdale rushed to save him, but he also lost his balance and fell into the same pit. Police officials said that for a few hours, nobody knew about the incident. "The third boy who was with them was quite shocked to witness all this right in front of him. So, it took him a while to inform others, as he was too shocked to talk about the incident at his home or with his friends. But after some time, when his parents observed his disturbed behaviour, he told them about the incident, and they informed the victims' parents," added a police official from Rawanvadi police station. The boys’ bodies were discovered when their families and locals began searching for them in the evening. The bodies were handed over to the respective families after post-mortem. In the recent past, there have been similar instances where children have lost their lives by falling into pits. Two children, aged 9 and 15 years, drowned in a pond filled with rainwater in outer Delhi’s Prem Nagar area after heavy rains. In Visakhapatnam, two children drowned in a tank near DV Palem under Pamur police station limits in Prakasam district last week. The cops said that a group of eight boys had gone to the tank for a joy trip. While they were playing with water, two children suddenly drowned. A month ago, four children drowned in a pond near Yamuna Expressway in Agra. In another incident, three schoolchildren, including two sisters, all aged below 11, allegedly drowned in a river while attempting to pluck jamun fruits from a tree in the state of Tamil Nadu. In cases like the above, no one was present nearby to rescue them or alert the police or fire and rescue team.

Maharashtra: Two children aged nine die by drowning in roadside water pit 

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<p>At least four people have been killed amid heavy rains that hit parts of the Indian states of&nbsp;Maharashtra and Gujarat. The&nbsp;torrential rain also&nbsp;forced&nbsp;hundreds&nbsp;to&nbsp;evacuate.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>IMD issues red alert&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and surrounding regions including&nbsp;Thane, Pune and Palghar. IMD has also issued a red alert for Vadodara, Gujarat with the level of the Vishwamitri River rising to 18.3 feet.</p>

<p>The National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) has been conducting evacuation operations in Gujarat since Tuesday.</p>

<p>As of Thursday (Jul 25) morning, areas in south and central Gujarat, including Surat, Bharuch, and Anand, have been struck by heavy rain. Train services in several regions of the state were also impacted.</p>

<h2><strong>Surat: Over 200 individuals relocated</strong></h2>

<p>Heavy rain in Gujarat's&nbsp;Surat on Tuesday (Jul 23) led to widespread flooding in the city and isolated several villages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The floods also prompted&nbsp;the relocation of over 200 individuals, according to officials. Precautionary measures included blocking 132 roads in the district.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Deadly China floods | Three Gorges Dam to collapse? | Typhoon Gaemi</strong></p>

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<p>The intense rainfall also reportedly resulted in six incidents of wall collapses in Gujarat&nbsp;on Tuesday and Wednesday.</p>

<h2><strong>Four killed&nbsp;in Pune due to heavy rains</strong></h2>

<p>In Pune, at least four people were killed, and nearly 400 others were evacuated on Thursday due to flooding along Sinhagad Road and other riverbank areas, caused by incessant&nbsp;rains, officials told the news agency&nbsp;PTI.</p>

<p>On Wednesday night, three youngsters died from electrocution near Bhide Bridge in Pune&nbsp;after&nbsp;an electric current entered stagnant floodwater.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/uaes-non-oil-sector-is-74-per-cent-of-gdp-small-industries-crucial-uae-economy-minister-in-india-744121">UAE's non-oil sector is 74 per cent of GDP; small industries crucial: UAE economy minister in India</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, a&nbsp;landslide in Adharwadi village early on Thursday morning claimed one life. The Indian army has deployed two columns in the Sinhagad Road area which was severely affected by flooding.</p>

<p>In Maharashtra, four major rivers have surpassed their danger levels, prompting a high alert for riverside villages. According to the state irrigation department's data released on Thursday, the Kundalika River has risen to 24.50 metres, exceeding its danger threshold of 23.95 metres. Therefore, villages such as Roha, Kolad, Gowe, Pui, Wakan, Khargaon, and Dhatav face potential risks.</p>

<p>The Amba River at Nagothane Bandhara has also climbed to 10.40 metres, surpassing its danger level of 9.00 metres. As a result, Nagothane, Pali, and Unhere villages were said to be&nbsp;at risk.</p>

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At least four people have been killed amid heavy rains that hit parts of the Indian states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The torrential rain also forced hundreds to evacuate.

At least four people have been killed amid heavy rains that hit parts of the Indian states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The torrential rain also forced hundreds to evacuate. IMD issues red alert The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and surrounding regions including Thane, Pune and Palghar. IMD has also issued a red alert for Vadodara, Gujarat with the level of the Vishwamitri River rising to 18.3 feet. The National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) has been conducting evacuation operations in Gujarat since Tuesday. As of Thursday (Jul 25) morning, areas in south and central Gujarat, including Surat, Bharuch, and Anand, have been struck by heavy rain. Train services in several regions of the state were also impacted. Surat: Over 200 individuals relocated Heavy rain in Gujarat's Surat on Tuesday (Jul 23) led to widespread flooding in the city and isolated several villages. The floods also prompted the relocation of over 200 individuals, according to officials. Precautionary measures included blocking 132 roads in the district. Watch: Deadly China floods | Three Gorges Dam to collapse? | Typhoon Gaemi × The intense rainfall also reportedly resulted in six incidents of wall collapses in Gujarat on Tuesday and Wednesday. Four killed in Pune due to heavy rains In Pune, at least four people were killed, and nearly 400 others were evacuated on Thursday due to flooding along Sinhagad Road and other riverbank areas, caused by incessant rains, officials told the news agency PTI. On Wednesday night, three youngsters died from electrocution near Bhide Bridge in Pune after an electric current entered stagnant floodwater. Also read: UAE's non-oil sector is 74 per cent of GDP; small industries crucial: UAE economy minister in India Meanwhile, a landslide in Adharwadi village early on Thursday morning claimed one life. The Indian army has deployed two columns in the Sinhagad Road area which was severely affected by flooding. In Maharashtra, four major rivers have surpassed their danger levels, prompting a high alert for riverside villages. According to the state irrigation department's data released on Thursday, the Kundalika River has risen to 24.50 metres, exceeding its danger threshold of 23.95 metres. Therefore, villages such as Roha, Kolad, Gowe, Pui, Wakan, Khargaon, and Dhatav face potential risks. The Amba River at Nagothane Bandhara has also climbed to 10.40 metres, surpassing its danger level of 9.00 metres. As a result, Nagothane, Pali, and Unhere villages were said to be at risk. (With inputs from agencies)

Heavy rains devastate Maharashtra, Gujarat: Four killed, hundreds evacuated amid flood risk

<p>The Indian financial capital, Mumbai,&nbsp;woke up to water-logged streets after heavy rains lashed in the early hours of Thursday&nbsp;(Jul&nbsp;18).&nbsp;Over the last two days, the city witnessed&nbsp;light showers, however,&nbsp;this morning the rains&nbsp;intensified.</p>

<p>India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane, but after the financial capital recorded a rainfall of 100 mm, IMD updated the alert to orange.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The data shared by the weather department for Wednesday and Thursday morning records 101 mm of rain at the Colaba Coastal Observatory and 50 mm of rainfall at the Santacruz station.</p>

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<p>“There is a fully developed low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal which is resulting in increased rain activity. In light of this development, we have sounded an orange alert today while a yellow alert with a rainfall warning has been issued for tomorrow (Friday),” Sushma Nair, IMD Mumbai scientist, told The Indian Express.</p>

<p>The Colaba station recorded 50 mm of rain between 5:30 am (local time)&nbsp;and 8:30 am on Thursday.</p>

<h2><strong>Monsoon forecast for Maharashtra</strong></h2>

<p>The weather department has issued an orange alert for&nbsp;Kolhapur, Raigad, and other southern districts of Maharashtra, as heavy rainfall activity is expected.</p>

<p>The IMD has also issued a red alert for Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra from July 18 to 20 and an orange alert for the regions on July 21 and 22. Vidarbha has also been placed under a red alert&nbsp;for July 19 and an orange alert for July 18 and 20.</p>

<p>An orange alert has been issued for Marathwada for July 20.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/monsoon-updates-schools-colleges-to-remain-shut-in-kerala-imd-predicts-heavy-rainfall-in-odisha-karnataka-741618">Monsoon updates: Schools, colleges to remain shut in Kerala; IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha, Karnataka</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Forecast for other states</strong></h2>

<p>Heavy rains are predicted by the weather department in Telangana and&nbsp;Andhra Pradesh for the next two to three&nbsp;days. Therefore, the states have been placed under&nbsp;a red alert.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A red alert has also been issued for Chhattisgarh on July 19. Meanwhile, an orange alert has been issued for Odisha from July 18 to 20 and East Madhya Pradesh from July 20 and 21.</p>

<p>The IMD has forecasted light to moderate rain in Delhi for July 18. Thunderstorms are also possible in the Indian national capital. The maximum temperature is expected to remain around 36 degrees Celsius and the minimum is expected to be around 25 degrees Celsius.</p>

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The Indian financial capital, Mumbai, woke up to water-logged streets after heavy rains lashed in the early hours of Thursday (Jul 18). Over the last two days, the city witnessed light showers, however, this morning the rains intensified.

The Indian financial capital, Mumbai, woke up to water-logged streets after heavy rains lashed in the early hours of Thursday (Jul 18). Over the last two days, the city witnessed light showers, however, this morning the rains intensified. India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane, but after the financial capital recorded a rainfall of 100 mm, IMD updated the alert to orange. The data shared by the weather department for Wednesday and Thursday morning records 101 mm of rain at the Colaba Coastal Observatory and 50 mm of rainfall at the Santacruz station. Also Read | Mumbai woman falls from third floor building after prank goes wrong, dies “There is a fully developed low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal which is resulting in increased rain activity. In light of this development, we have sounded an orange alert today while a yellow alert with a rainfall warning has been issued for tomorrow (Friday),” Sushma Nair, IMD Mumbai scientist, told The Indian Express. The Colaba station recorded 50 mm of rain between 5:30 am (local time) and 8:30 am on Thursday. Monsoon forecast for Maharashtra The weather department has issued an orange alert for Kolhapur, Raigad, and other southern districts of Maharashtra, as heavy rainfall activity is expected. The IMD has also issued a red alert for Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra from July 18 to 20 and an orange alert for the regions on July 21 and 22. Vidarbha has also been placed under a red alert for July 19 and an orange alert for July 18 and 20. An orange alert has been issued for Marathwada for July 20. Also Read | Monsoon updates: Schools, colleges to remain shut in Kerala; IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha, Karnataka Forecast for other states Heavy rains are predicted by the weather department in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for the next two to three days. Therefore, the states have been placed under a red alert. A red alert has also been issued for Chhattisgarh on July 19. Meanwhile, an orange alert has been issued for Odisha from July 18 to 20 and East Madhya Pradesh from July 20 and 21. The IMD has forecasted light to moderate rain in Delhi for July 18. Thunderstorms are also possible in the Indian national capital. The maximum temperature is expected to remain around 36 degrees Celsius and the minimum is expected to be around 25 degrees Celsius. (With inputs from agencies)

Monsoon update: Orange alert issued in Mumbai after city witnesses 50 mm rain in three hours

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Heavy rains flooded roads and railway lines on Monday in India's financial capital of Mumbai, disrupting flights and forcing the closure of schools and colleges, while overflowing rivers elsewhere affected more than 2 million people. Watch in for more details!

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Heavy rains in Mumbai & Assam: 76 people dead, 27 lakh affected by torrential rains

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Airlines have issued a heavy traffic congestion and slow vehicle movement advisory to passengers travelling to the Mumbai airport. India's Financial Capital recieves over 300 mm of rainfall in 6 hours.

Mumbai recieves 300 mm rainfall in six hours, airlines issue advisory for passengers

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<p>The Indian financial capital, Mumbai, witnessed a chaotic beginning to the season’s first rain, on Monday (May 13) after strong winds and a brief dust storm knocked down a massive billboard which reportedly killed eight&nbsp;people and&nbsp;injured dozens of others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 16 people&nbsp;were killed and more than 70 others were injured after&nbsp;a 100-foot-tall hoarding collapsed in the city’s Ghatkopar area on Monday evening amid rain and gusty wind, reported news agency ANI citing local civil officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far,&nbsp;88 people have been rescued, said the&nbsp;National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). One team of NDRF personnel was deployed earlier to help with the search and rescue operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 64 people were taken to the&nbsp;Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar and one person is in "critical condition," said&nbsp;BMC Commissioner&nbsp;Bhushan Gagrani. He also said that the death toll has risen to eight.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Video: Massive billboard collapses</strong></h2>

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<p>The board fell on a petrol pump along the Eastern Express Highway prompting police, Mumbai Fire Brigade, and other agencies to rush to the site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the incident,&nbsp;Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra&nbsp;Devendra Fadnavis took to X and said, "A high-level inquiry has been ordered into the incident."</p>

<p>Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde also arrived at the site to&nbsp;take stock of the situation on Monday evening. "Rescuing the people is our priority. Government will take care of the treatment of those who are injured in the incident," said the CM.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "Rs 5 lakh&nbsp;($5,987) will be given to the family of those who have lost their lives. I have directed the concerned authorities to audit all such hoardings in Mumbai."&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Some people are feared trapped under the hoarding and a search and rescue operation is underway,” said the local officials, according to news agency PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Mumbai police took to X and said that the collapse took place at 4:30 pm (local time).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Scary’ incident in Wadala leaves one person trapped in car</strong></h2>

<p>In a separate incident in the city’s Wadala area, a 14-storey parking structure, near Barkat Ali Naka, also collapsed. One person was reportedly trapped inside one of the cars.&nbsp;</p>

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Scary visuals of the Scaffolding Collapse at Barkat Ali Naka, Wadala East Antop Hill.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiRains</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThunderStorm?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThunderStorm</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DustStorm?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DustStorm</a> <a href="https://t.co/Thfik2ugSZ">pic.twitter.com/Thfik2ugSZ</a></p>
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<p>The incident also left around 30-50 cars damaged, according to media reports. The police and Mumbai Fire Brigade have reached the site.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Flights disrupted</strong></h2>

<p>As many as 15 flights were diverted from the city’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) after it suspended operations for over an hour due to low visibility and rains, according to the airport operator.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The flights were diverted to different airports and the operation of the runway resumed at 5:03 pm (local time), said the airport, in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Due to the inclement weather and dust storms in the city, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) temporarily suspended flight operations for around 66 minutes due to low visibility and gusty winds.”</p>

<p>It added, “CSMIA last week completed its pre-monsoon runway maintenance successfully, ensuring safe and smooth aircraft operations. Committed to efficiency and passenger safety, the airport remains steadfast to prioritize seamless operations.”</p>

<h2><strong>Metros and local trains disrupted</strong></h2>

<p>Metro services between Aarey and Andheri East metro stations were suspended after a banner landed on the overhead wire due to strong winds, said a spokesperson from Metro Rail, as per PTI.</p>

<p>Local trains were also disrupted after an overhead equipment pole between Thane and Mulund stations got bent. Additionally, suburban services on the Main Line were suspended, said the spokesperson of Central Railway.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Mumbaikars on social media</strong></h2>

<p>Residents of the city were quick to take to social media after the skies suddenly turned dark around Monday evening and strong winds and a dust storm followed.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Mumbai weather update</strong></h2>

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a “nowcast warning” for Thane, Palghar and Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light to moderate spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph is very likely to occur at isolated places in Mumbai in the next 3-4 hours,” said an official from IMD.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the rainfall has brought some respite to Mumbai and its surrounding area from the scorching heat, power outages and incidents of trees falling were reported in multiple parts of the city.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian financial capital, Mumbai, witnessed a chaotic beginning to the season’s first rain, on Monday (May 13) after strong winds and a brief dust storm knocked down a massive billboard which reportedly killed eight people and injured dozens of others.

The Indian financial capital, Mumbai, witnessed a chaotic beginning to the season’s first rain, on Monday (May 13) after strong winds and a brief dust storm knocked down a massive billboard which reportedly killed eight people and injured dozens of others. At least 16 people were killed and more than 70 others were injured after a 100-foot-tall hoarding collapsed in the city’s Ghatkopar area on Monday evening amid rain and gusty wind, reported news agency ANI citing local civil officials. So far, 88 people have been rescued, said the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). One team of NDRF personnel was deployed earlier to help with the search and rescue operation. Around 64 people were taken to the Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar and one person is in "critical condition," said BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. He also said that the death toll has risen to eight. Video: Massive billboard collapses मुंबई में भारी बारिश और तूफान से गिर गया इतना बड़ा Billboard , कुछ लोगों के फंसे होने की आशंका#mumbai #mumbairains #billboard #storm#DustStorm #Rains pic.twitter.com/Z7jFefBnBs — Adv Jony Ambedkarwadi (@TheJonyVerma) May 13, 2024 × Mumbai meh kisiki Panauti lag gayi aaj😭😭#Duststrom#MumbaiWeather #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/OcsaVZmKjP — Pritesh Shah (@priteshshah_) May 13, 2024 × The board fell on a petrol pump along the Eastern Express Highway prompting police, Mumbai Fire Brigade, and other agencies to rush to the site. After the incident, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis took to X and said, "A high-level inquiry has been ordered into the incident." Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde also arrived at the site to take stock of the situation on Monday evening. "Rescuing the people is our priority. Government will take care of the treatment of those who are injured in the incident," said the CM. He added, "Rs 5 lakh ($5,987) will be given to the family of those who have lost their lives. I have directed the concerned authorities to audit all such hoardings in Mumbai." “Some people are feared trapped under the hoarding and a search and rescue operation is underway,” said the local officials, according to news agency PTI. The Mumbai police took to X and said that the collapse took place at 4:30 pm (local time). ‘Scary’ incident in Wadala leaves one person trapped in car In a separate incident in the city’s Wadala area, a 14-storey parking structure, near Barkat Ali Naka, also collapsed. One person was reportedly trapped inside one of the cars. #Mumbai Scary visuals of the Scaffolding Collapse at Barkat Ali Naka, Wadala East Antop Hill.#MumbaiRains#ThunderStorm#DustStorm pic.twitter.com/Thfik2ugSZ — मुंबई Matters™ (@mumbaimatterz) May 13, 2024 × The incident also left around 30-50 cars damaged, according to media reports. The police and Mumbai Fire Brigade have reached the site. Flights disrupted As many as 15 flights were diverted from the city’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) after it suspended operations for over an hour due to low visibility and rains, according to the airport operator. The flights were diverted to different airports and the operation of the runway resumed at 5:03 pm (local time), said the airport, in a statement. “Due to the inclement weather and dust storms in the city, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) temporarily suspended flight operations for around 66 minutes due to low visibility and gusty winds.” It added, “CSMIA last week completed its pre-monsoon runway maintenance successfully, ensuring safe and smooth aircraft operations. Committed to efficiency and passenger safety, the airport remains steadfast to prioritize seamless operations.” Metros and local trains disrupted Metro services between Aarey and Andheri East metro stations were suspended after a banner landed on the overhead wire due to strong winds, said a spokesperson from Metro Rail, as per PTI. Local trains were also disrupted after an overhead equipment pole between Thane and Mulund stations got bent. Additionally, suburban services on the Main Line were suspended, said the spokesperson of Central Railway. Mumbaikars on social media Residents of the city were quick to take to social media after the skies suddenly turned dark around Monday evening and strong winds and a dust storm followed. #DustStorm over Lower Parel. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/eVBz2JUsrP — Mumbai Weather (@IndiaWeatherMan) May 13, 2024 × Mumbai weather update The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a “nowcast warning” for Thane, Palghar and Mumbai. “Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light to moderate spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph is very likely to occur at isolated places in Mumbai in the next 3-4 hours,” said an official from IMD. While the rainfall has brought some respite to Mumbai and its surrounding area from the scorching heat, power outages and incidents of trees falling were reported in multiple parts of the city. (With inputs from agencies)

Mumbai: 16 killed, more than 70 injured as massive billboard collapses in Ghatkopar amid rains, gusty winds

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<p>India Meteorological Department has extended the red alert in Mumbai till Friday, 08:30 AM considering the heavy showers across the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the India Meteorological Department, Mumbai has recorded the wettest July ever, with a rainfall of 1557.8 mm. On Wednesday, the city received heavy showers throughout the day. The last wettest July recorded in Mumbai was in 2020, when IMD's Santacruz observatory, a representative of Mumbai's suburbs, registered a rainfall of 1,502 mm.</p>

<p>"From July 1 to July 26, 2023, morning 0830 hours (8:30 AM), Santacruz (observatory) had recorded 1,433 mm. So today, this record for the wettest July has been broken at 2030 (8:30 PM) on July 26, 2023, with the Santacruz observatory recording 1557.8 mm so far," the IMD said.</p>

<p>As the intense showers persist in Mumbai, the weather office upgraded the orange alert to a red alert till Friday morning. The red alert predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in a few places and extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. It will be valid from Wednesday (8:00 PM) till Friday morning, covering Mumbai&nbsp;city and suburban areas.</p>

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<p>In July 2005, Mumbai experienced 944 mm of rainfall in one day, and the total rainfall registered for the month was 1,454 mm. In 2023, the monsoon arrived in the city on June 25. Mumbai reached the first 1,000 mm mark on July 21 and the subsequent 1,000 mm rainfall in the next five days. It was the second-fastest recorded 2,000 mm rain event, taking place in 56 days. The average annual rainfall for Mumbai was 2,318 mm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vihar and Tansa, the two most crucial lakes of the city, overflowed on Tuesday. Tulsi, the smallest among the seven lakes, overflowed last week. Thus, three out of seven lakes have reached full capacity. Authorities have issued an alert in Ambernath, Ulhasnagar, and Kalyan, as the water level of Barvi Dam on Ulhas River has reached 70.5 metres, strikingly near to the 72.6-metre capacity level.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday, an electric substation caught fire on the ground floor of a residential building in Thakurwar, tripping four other substations and causing a power outage in Girgaon-Thakurdwar for about an hour. The Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation began demolishing a four-storey tilted building, The Times of India reported. On Tuesday, an NDRF team and civic staff evacuated 16 families from JNM Building, Hanuman Nagar, and Nalasopara, after the structure developed cracks.</p>

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India Meteorological Department has extended the red alert in Mumbai till Friday, 08:30 AM considering the heavy showers across the city. According to the India Meteorological Department, Mumbai has recorded the wettest July ever, with a rainfall of 1557.

India Meteorological Department has extended the red alert in Mumbai till Friday, 08:30 AM considering the heavy showers across the city. According to the India Meteorological Department, Mumbai has recorded the wettest July ever, with a rainfall of 1557.8 mm. On Wednesday, the city received heavy showers throughout the day. The last wettest July recorded in Mumbai was in 2020, when IMD's Santacruz observatory, a representative of Mumbai's suburbs, registered a rainfall of 1,502 mm. "From July 1 to July 26, 2023, morning 0830 hours (8:30 AM), Santacruz (observatory) had recorded 1,433 mm. So today, this record for the wettest July has been broken at 2030 (8:30 PM) on July 26, 2023, with the Santacruz observatory recording 1557.8 mm so far," the IMD said. As the intense showers persist in Mumbai, the weather office upgraded the orange alert to a red alert till Friday morning. The red alert predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in a few places and extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. It will be valid from Wednesday (8:00 PM) till Friday morning, covering Mumbai city and suburban areas. ALSO READ | Watch: 80 tourists get stuck in waterfall in India’s Telangana, state placed under red alert In July 2005, Mumbai experienced 944 mm of rainfall in one day, and the total rainfall registered for the month was 1,454 mm. In 2023, the monsoon arrived in the city on June 25. Mumbai reached the first 1,000 mm mark on July 21 and the subsequent 1,000 mm rainfall in the next five days. It was the second-fastest recorded 2,000 mm rain event, taking place in 56 days. The average annual rainfall for Mumbai was 2,318 mm. Vihar and Tansa, the two most crucial lakes of the city, overflowed on Tuesday. Tulsi, the smallest among the seven lakes, overflowed last week. Thus, three out of seven lakes have reached full capacity. Authorities have issued an alert in Ambernath, Ulhasnagar, and Kalyan, as the water level of Barvi Dam on Ulhas River has reached 70.5 metres, strikingly near to the 72.6-metre capacity level. WATCH | US: Indian student found starving & abandoned in Chicago; Woman's mother writes to Jaishankar On Wednesday, an electric substation caught fire on the ground floor of a residential building in Thakurwar, tripping four other substations and causing a power outage in Girgaon-Thakurdwar for about an hour. The Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation began demolishing a four-storey tilted building, The Times of India reported. On Tuesday, an NDRF team and civic staff evacuated 16 families from JNM Building, Hanuman Nagar, and Nalasopara, after the structure developed cracks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Mumbai records wettest July ever with 1557.8 mm rainfall; IMD extends red alert till Friday

<p>After flooding Delhi and its nearby areas, the monsoon is now drenching Maharashtra. Heavy rains caused road closures, train cancellations and school holidays across the western state on Wednesday. The Indian Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts on July 20. Mumbai, on the other hand, has been issued a yellow alert by the weather department for the next few days.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday, Mumbai and its adjoining areas experienced heavy downpours, resulting in waterlogging. Local train services were affected between Badlapur and Ambernath in Thane district due to waterlogging on railway tracks.</p>

<h2><strong>IMD warns of heavy rainfall for next few days</strong></h2>

<p>IMD said western India, including several districts of Maharashtra, will continue to receive light to moderate “fairly widespread to widespread" rainfall, with some areas experiencing “heavy to very heavy” rainfall in isolated pockets till Sunday.</p>

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<p>The regional department of IMD in Mumbai also warned that heavy rainfall is likely to continue in the city and suburbs with a possibility of “very heavy rainfall at a few places” in the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, chief minister Eknath Shinde announced a holiday&nbsp;for schools in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts for Thursday in view of the situation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Due to active monsoon conditions, enhanced rainfall activity is expected over parts of Konkan and adjoining Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra during the next 4-5 days. Heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy falls is expected over Konkan and adjoining ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra during the above period. Increase in rainfall activity is also expected over parts of Marathwada with the possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated places," explained an IMD press note on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Deaths reported in state due to heavy downpour</strong></h2>

<p>The heavy rain also led to several deaths in the region. A four-month-old infant slipped out of the hands of a woman walking on railway tracks and fell into a nullah between Thakurli and Kalyan stations near Mumbai on Wednesday.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a 25-year-old man was washed away in the swollen Poysar River in suburban Malad on Wednesday evening. A search operation launched by the Mumbai Fire Brigade with the help of police and local residents was eventually called off around 8:15 pm due to a downpour, darkness and strong flow of water in the river.</p>

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After flooding Delhi and its nearby areas, the monsoon is now drenching Maharashtra. Heavy rains caused road closures, train cancellations and school holidays across the western state on Wednesday.

After flooding Delhi and its nearby areas, the monsoon is now drenching Maharashtra. Heavy rains caused road closures, train cancellations and school holidays across the western state on Wednesday. The Indian Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts on July 20. Mumbai, on the other hand, has been issued a yellow alert by the weather department for the next few days. Also Read | Akshay Kumar reacts to the viral video of violence against women in Manipur: Disgusted, shaken On Wednesday, Mumbai and its adjoining areas experienced heavy downpours, resulting in waterlogging. Local train services were affected between Badlapur and Ambernath in Thane district due to waterlogging on railway tracks. IMD warns of heavy rainfall for next few days IMD said western India, including several districts of Maharashtra, will continue to receive light to moderate “fairly widespread to widespread" rainfall, with some areas experiencing “heavy to very heavy” rainfall in isolated pockets till Sunday. Also Read | 'Cannot be forgiven': Modi reacts to video of Manipur women paraded naked, two arrested The regional department of IMD in Mumbai also warned that heavy rainfall is likely to continue in the city and suburbs with a possibility of “very heavy rainfall at a few places” in the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, chief minister Eknath Shinde announced a holiday for schools in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts for Thursday in view of the situation. Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected over parts Konkan and adjoining ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra during next 24 hours. येत्या 5 दिवसांत आपेक्षित तीव्र हवामानाचा इशारा. तपशीलवार जिल्हानिहाय हवामान अंदाज व चेतावणीसाठी कृपया https://t.co/jw7yrf9chD…… भेट द्यI pic.twitter.com/cjjgae0Ztp — Regional Meteorological Center,Mumbai (@RMC_Mumbai) July 19, 2023 × “Due to active monsoon conditions, enhanced rainfall activity is expected over parts of Konkan and adjoining Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra during the next 4-5 days. Heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy falls is expected over Konkan and adjoining ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra during the above period. Increase in rainfall activity is also expected over parts of Marathwada with the possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated places," explained an IMD press note on Wednesday. Deaths reported in state due to heavy downpour The heavy rain also led to several deaths in the region. A four-month-old infant slipped out of the hands of a woman walking on railway tracks and fell into a nullah between Thakurli and Kalyan stations near Mumbai on Wednesday. Also Read | India: Five dead, some trapped, in landslide in Maharashtra after heavy rain Meanwhile, a 25-year-old man was washed away in the swollen Poysar River in suburban Malad on Wednesday evening. A search operation launched by the Mumbai Fire Brigade with the help of police and local residents was eventually called off around 8:15 pm due to a downpour, darkness and strong flow of water in the river. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Mumbai rains: Heavy rainfall likely to continue for next few days; Orange alert in 10 districts

<p>Monsoon rains caused a road cave-in in India's financial capital on Wednesday (July 5). The incident took&nbsp;place in Chembur, the eastern suburb of the city, and several vehicles have reportedly fallen inside the large pit that has opened up in the middle of the road. Local media is reporting that more than 50 vehicles are stuck but the official Twitter handle of BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) has not confirmed this tally.</p>

<p>As per reports, police and Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel are present at the location. Residents of buildings in the area have been asked to come out of their homes as there is the possibility that the road cave-in might have affected the foundations of the nearby residential buildings.</p>

<p>Videos of road-cave in and falling vehicles are doing the rounds on social media.</p>

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<h2><strong>Rains lash Mumbai</strong></h2>

<p>On Tuesday, Mumbai witnessed moderate to heavy rains. Some parts of the city have received continuous showers.</p>

<p>India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow alert' for Mumbai for the next three days. It has been predicted that areas in the city will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall.</p>

<p>Local trains, considered to be the lifeline of Mumbai, were running normally on Tuesday on both the Central Railway and Western Railway corridors, as per officials.<br />
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However, some commuters claimed the train services were running late by 10 to 15 minutes.</p>

<p>The rainfall has slowed vehicular traffic in some places.</p>

<p>Press Trust of India (PTI) quoted some officials as saying that there was no major water logging in the city.</p>

<p>Most parts of the city and suburbs including Sion, Matunga, Kurla, Chembur, Andheri and Parel received moderate to heavy showers since Monday night.</p>

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An official from the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport said their bus services were normal and there was no diversion.</p>

<p>A civic official said the island city, eastern and western suburbs received an average rainfall of 33mm, 13.21mm and 18.62mm, respectively, in the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Tuesday.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Monsoon rains caused a road cave-in in India's financial capital on Wednesday (July 5). The incident took place in Chembur, the eastern suburb of the city, and several vehicles have reportedly fallen inside the large pit that has opened up in the middle of the road.

Monsoon rains caused a road cave-in in India's financial capital on Wednesday (July 5). The incident took place in Chembur, the eastern suburb of the city, and several vehicles have reportedly fallen inside the large pit that has opened up in the middle of the road. Local media is reporting that more than 50 vehicles are stuck but the official Twitter handle of BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) has not confirmed this tally. As per reports, police and Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel are present at the location. Residents of buildings in the area have been asked to come out of their homes as there is the possibility that the road cave-in might have affected the foundations of the nearby residential buildings. Videos of road-cave in and falling vehicles are doing the rounds on social media. VIDEO | A car fell into a crater after a road caved in at Chembur, Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/C6LY6rz9MW — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 5, 2023 × Rains lash Mumbai On Tuesday, Mumbai witnessed moderate to heavy rains. Some parts of the city have received continuous showers. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow alert' for Mumbai for the next three days. It has been predicted that areas in the city will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. Local trains, considered to be the lifeline of Mumbai, were running normally on Tuesday on both the Central Railway and Western Railway corridors, as per officials. However, some commuters claimed the train services were running late by 10 to 15 minutes. The rainfall has slowed vehicular traffic in some places. Press Trust of India (PTI) quoted some officials as saying that there was no major water logging in the city. Most parts of the city and suburbs including Sion, Matunga, Kurla, Chembur, Andheri and Parel received moderate to heavy showers since Monday night. An official from the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport said their bus services were normal and there was no diversion. A civic official said the island city, eastern and western suburbs received an average rainfall of 33mm, 13.21mm and 18.62mm, respectively, in the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Video: Road caves in during Mumbai rains, several vehicles stuck after falling in pit

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Heavy rainfall hits India's Mumbai | Train services disrupted in Financial hub

<p>Starting June 27, 2022, India’s financial capital, Mumbai will face a 10 per cent&nbsp;water cut. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The civic body, BMC, has appealed to residents to use water sparingly. However, till when the water cut will continue is not being told by the government yet. In fact, this is&nbsp;not the first time that Mumbaikars will be faced with a 10 per cent&nbsp;water cut. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This move comes as the level of the lakes supplying water to the city and neighbouring cities has been dropping by the day due to light showers.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Every day around 3800 million litres of water is supplied from these seven lakes. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“Currently only 9.76 per cent&nbsp;stock remains in the lakes to supply the entire city, and is sufficient only for 45 days,” says a senior official from the BMC. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Civic officials have also raised a concern that if enough rainfall is not received within the next 15 days, a huge water crisis may occur in the city. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In fact, in the month of May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), had expected 99 per cent&nbsp;rainfall in June, but with no signs of proper rainfall, lake levels are getting dry. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The city draws water from Tulsi, Tansa, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna&nbsp;and Middle Vaitarna.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Seven lakes that provide drinking water to Mumbai have 1,41,387 million litres of water or 9.77 per cent&nbsp;of the total capacity of 14,47,363 lakh million litres, according to the BMC on June 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The water level in the lakes was 15.54 per cent&nbsp;this time last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><b>CURRENT WATER STOCK AVAILABILITY IN SEVEN LAKES&nbsp;</b></p>

<p>Tansa – 5.46 per cent</p>

<p>Modak Sagar – 36.52 per cent</p>

<p>Middle Vaitarna – 9.31 per cent&nbsp;</p>

<p>Upper Vaitarna – 0 per cent&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bhatsa – 8.71 per cent</p>

<p>Vehar – 13.83 per cent</p>

<p>Tulsi – 26 per cent</p>


Starting June 27, 2022, India’s financial capital, Mumbai will face a 10 per cent water cut. The civic body, BMC, has appealed to residents to use water sparingly.

Starting June 27, 2022, India’s financial capital, Mumbai will face a 10 per cent water cut. The civic body, BMC, has appealed to residents to use water sparingly. However, till when the water cut will continue is not being told by the government yet. In fact, this is not the first time that Mumbaikars will be faced with a 10 per cent water cut. This move comes as the level of the lakes supplying water to the city and neighbouring cities has been dropping by the day due to light showers. Every day around 3800 million litres of water is supplied from these seven lakes. “Currently only 9.76 per cent stock remains in the lakes to supply the entire city, and is sufficient only for 45 days,” says a senior official from the BMC. Civic officials have also raised a concern that if enough rainfall is not received within the next 15 days, a huge water crisis may occur in the city. In fact, in the month of May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), had expected 99 per cent rainfall in June, but with no signs of proper rainfall, lake levels are getting dry. The city draws water from Tulsi, Tansa, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna and Middle Vaitarna. Seven lakes that provide drinking water to Mumbai have 1,41,387 million litres of water or 9.77 per cent of the total capacity of 14,47,363 lakh million litres, according to the BMC on June 24. The water level in the lakes was 15.54 per cent this time last year. CURRENT WATER STOCK AVAILABILITY IN SEVEN LAKES Tansa – 5.46 per cent Modak Sagar – 36.52 per cent Middle Vaitarna – 9.31 per cent Upper Vaitarna – 0 per cent Bhatsa – 8.71 per cent Vehar – 13.83 per cent Tulsi – 26 per cent

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