A day after heavy showers pounded Mumbai and neighbouring areas, the rain intensity reduced on Thursday morning and water receded in some flooded areas, leading to gradual resumption of rain and road transport services.

However, some areas in south Mumbai, which witnessed a record rain on Wednesday, were still water-logged.

This happened only after Mumbai got the highest rainfall of season in 12 hours besides the highest-ever wind speed.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs and intense showers in some parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in next 24 hours.

The Colaba observatory in south Mumbai recorded 330 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 5.30 am on Thursday, seeing highest rainfall in 22 years. The Santacruz weather station in western suburbs recorded 146 mm during the period.

In August 1998, the Colaba observatory had received 261.9 mm rainfall in 24 hours which was a record for the month till now, but Wednesday's rain broke it within only 12 hours.

Even during the deluge of 2005 when 944 mm rainfall was recorded in 24 hours at Santacruz observatory in the suburbs, Colaba's reading was 161 mm.

According to BMC's update till 8 am, areas like BPT Colony at Wadala, Nair Hospital in central Mumbai, Maharshi Karve Road and Sakkar Panchayat area in south Mumbai were still water-logged.

Except for the Dahisar subway, no other subway was inundated and there was also no water-logging in Hindmata, Parel TT and Mumbai Central areas.

A Central Railway Spokesperson said local train services resumed around 7.45 am between the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane on the main line and between CMST and Vashi on the harbour line after inspection of tracks, signals and overhead systems.

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the island city recorded 215.8 mm rain, followed by 101.9 mm in eastern suburbs and 76.03 mm in western suburbs.

The 'D' civic ward, that includes upscale areas like Malabar Hill and Peddar Road, received 309 mm rainfall, while the maximum wind speed of 101.4 kmph was recorded at Marine drive around 4.15 pm, the civic body said.

The civic body has opened temporary shelters for stranded passengers and others at its schools.

Several videos of rain havoc in Mumbai went viral on social media on Wednesday, showing floodwater inside shops, building compounds and slums.

On Wednesday, due to heavy water-logging on tracks between CSMT and Kurla, the suburban services on CSTM-Thane main line and CSMT-Vashi harbour line were suspended from 4 pm.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and railway authorities on Wednesday rescued 290 passengers from two local trains stranded on flooded tracks between CSMT and Sandhurst Road stations.

The Western Railway local train services, which were also suspended on Wednesday due to water-logging on tracks between Churchgate and Mumbai Central stations, resumed early Thursday morning, an official said.

Bus services of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), the city civic body's transport wing, also resumed, the BMC said, adding that services were diverted to alternate routes in a couple of locations.

South Mumbai was the worst affected due to heavy rain on Wednesday and several streets at the Marine Drive, Mantralaya and Kalbadevi witnessed heavy water-logging for the first time in recent years.

Hosalikar said intense rainfall was likely in north Palghar as a radar image indicated intense clouds over the area. The cloud cover over Mumbai and Thane was comparatively less.

A day after heavy showers pounded Mumbai and neighbouring areas, the rain intensity reduced on Thursday morning and water receded in some flooded areas, leading to gradual resumption of rain and road transport services.

A day after heavy showers pounded Mumbai and neighbouring areas, the rain intensity reduced on Thursday morning and water receded in some flooded areas, leading to gradual resumption of rain and road transport services. However, some areas in south Mumbai, which witnessed a record rain on Wednesday, were still water-logged. This happened only after Mumbai got the highest rainfall of season in 12 hours besides the highest-ever wind speed. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs and intense showers in some parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in next 24 hours. The Colaba observatory in south Mumbai recorded 330 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 5.30 am on Thursday, seeing highest rainfall in 22 years. The Santacruz weather station in western suburbs recorded 146 mm during the period. In August 1998, the Colaba observatory had received 261.9 mm rainfall in 24 hours which was a record for the month till now, but Wednesday's rain broke it within only 12 hours. Even during the deluge of 2005 when 944 mm rainfall was recorded in 24 hours at Santacruz observatory in the suburbs, Colaba's reading was 161 mm. According to BMC's update till 8 am, areas like BPT Colony at Wadala, Nair Hospital in central Mumbai, Maharshi Karve Road and Sakkar Panchayat area in south Mumbai were still water-logged. Except for the Dahisar subway, no other subway was inundated and there was also no water-logging in Hindmata, Parel TT and Mumbai Central areas. A Central Railway Spokesperson said local train services resumed around 7.45 am between the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane on the main line and between CMST and Vashi on the harbour line after inspection of tracks, signals and overhead systems. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the island city recorded 215.8 mm rain, followed by 101.9 mm in eastern suburbs and 76.03 mm in western suburbs. The 'D' civic ward, that includes upscale areas like Malabar Hill and Peddar Road, received 309 mm rainfall, while the maximum wind speed of 101.4 kmph was recorded at Marine drive around 4.15 pm, the civic body said. The civic body has opened temporary shelters for stranded passengers and others at its schools. Several videos of rain havoc in Mumbai went viral on social media on Wednesday, showing floodwater inside shops, building compounds and slums. On Wednesday, due to heavy water-logging on tracks between CSMT and Kurla, the suburban services on CSTM-Thane main line and CSMT-Vashi harbour line were suspended from 4 pm. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and railway authorities on Wednesday rescued 290 passengers from two local trains stranded on flooded tracks between CSMT and Sandhurst Road stations. The Western Railway local train services, which were also suspended on Wednesday due to water-logging on tracks between Churchgate and Mumbai Central stations, resumed early Thursday morning, an official said. Bus services of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), the city civic body's transport wing, also resumed, the BMC said, adding that services were diverted to alternate routes in a couple of locations. South Mumbai was the worst affected due to heavy rain on Wednesday and several streets at the Marine Drive, Mantralaya and Kalbadevi witnessed heavy water-logging for the first time in recent years. Hosalikar said intense rainfall was likely in north Palghar as a radar image indicated intense clouds over the area. The cloud cover over Mumbai and Thane was comparatively less.

Rain intensity reduces after setting records in Mumbai

As monsoon arrived in Mumbai, heavy rains lashed the city on Thursday after overnight showers leaving the city waterlogged in various places.

Dharavi received 20 millimetres (ml) of rain with Worli, Goregaon, Chembur, Chincholi, &nbsp;Malad and Kurla getting hit.

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The city faced heavy traffic jams as the rain water piled up on the streets. The suburban trains have been running normally despite the rains.

The Bombay Municipal Corporation(BMC) has cancelled the weekend offs of its officers after heavy rain warnings issued by the India Meteorological Department(IMD).

Reports said the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) has been kept on standby in case the situation goes out control.

A Jet Airways flight from London had to be diverted to Ahmedabad airport due to heavy rain in Mumbai.

Rains were accompanied by winds forcing Mumbaikars to run for cover. The IMD&nbsp;had earlier warned&nbsp;heavy rains would hit India's financial capital.

Rains were accompanied by winds making Mumbaikars run for cover.

As monsoon arrived in Mumbai, heavy rains lashed the city on Thursday after overnight showers leaving the city waterlogged in various places. Dharavi received 20 millimetres (ml) of rain with Worli, Goregaon, Chembur, Chincholi, Malad and Kurla getting hit. Maharashtra: Heavy rain lashes #Mumbai leaving streets water-logged in several parts of the city. Visuals from Hindmata area. pic.twitter.com/rAUBIYQPFr — ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2018 × The city faced heavy traffic jams as the rain water piled up on the streets. The suburban trains have been running normally despite the rains. The Bombay Municipal Corporation(BMC) has cancelled the weekend offs of its officers after heavy rain warnings issued by the India Meteorological Department(IMD). Reports said the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) has been kept on standby in case the situation goes out control. A Jet Airways flight from London had to be diverted to Ahmedabad airport due to heavy rain in Mumbai. Rains were accompanied by winds forcing Mumbaikars to run for cover. The IMD had earlier warned heavy rains would hit India's financial capital.

Watch: Heavy rains lash Mumbai, national disaster team on standby

A<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/monsoon-rains-arrive-in-kerala-coast-north-east-16224"> US-based weather forecaster</a> has said India&#39;s monsoon may be slightly below normal this year.

Kyle Tapley, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/northeast-monsoon-brings-widespread-rain-spell-in-chennai-23142">senior</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/northeast-monsoon-brings-widespread-rain-spell-in-chennai-23142"> agricultural meteorologist at Radiant Solutions</a>, formerly MDA Earthsat told Reuters: &quot;La Nina is weakening and we are moving towards neutral weather, which is forecast to be followed by El Nino in the second half of the year as the most likely scenario.&quot;&nbsp;

Last year, the Indian weather office had said the monsoon would be below normal at 96 per cent of the long-term average. However, India&#39;s monsoon delivered 1 per cent more rain than normal. The IMD had said India would receive monsoon rains at 96 per cent of the long-term average or normal last year while forecasting annual rainfall.

&quot;Somewhat weaker than normal monsoon expected in India. It&nbsp;may stress soybeans, groundnuts and cotton,&quot; Tapley told Reuters in an interview.

The monsoon in India last year was blighted by erratic rainfall with droughts in some areas and floods in other parts especially in Assam, Orissa, parts of Maharashtra which worried Indian officials.

Although monsoon arrived on time on May 30 in southern India last year but scattered rainfall led to increase of prices of several vegetables with several areas receiving deficient rainfall.

Southern states Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu received less rainfall than in the drought-hit 2016 season, creating a scarcity of drinking water in 2017.

Last year, the Indian weather office had said the monsoon would be below normal at 96 per cent of the long-term average.

A US-based weather forecaster has said India's monsoon may be slightly below normal this year. Kyle Tapley, senior agricultural meteorologist at Radiant Solutions, formerly MDA Earthsat told Reuters: "La Nina is weakening and we are moving towards neutral weather, which is forecast to be followed by El Nino in the second half of the year as the most likely scenario." Last year, the Indian weather office had said the monsoon would be below normal at 96 per cent of the long-term average. However, India's monsoon delivered 1 per cent more rain than normal. The IMD had said India would receive monsoon rains at 96 per cent of the long-term average or normal last year while forecasting annual rainfall. "Somewhat weaker than normal monsoon expected in India. It may stress soybeans, groundnuts and cotton," Tapley told Reuters in an interview. The monsoon in India last year was blighted by erratic rainfall with droughts in some areas and floods in other parts especially in Assam, Orissa, parts of Maharashtra which worried Indian officials. Although monsoon arrived on time on May 30 in southern India last year but scattered rainfall led to increase of prices of several vegetables with several areas receiving deficient rainfall. Southern states Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu received less rainfall than in the drought-hit 2016 season, creating a scarcity of drinking water in 2017.

India's monsoon may be slightly below normal: US weather forecaster

The metrological department in Thiruvananthapuram has issued a cyclone alert in Kerala with high waves expected to reach 11 feet along the coast.

&quot;Squally winds speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph is likely over Comorin area,&quot; meterological office said.

Sea condition will be rough to very rough over Comorin and adjoining sea areas during next 48 hours, the metrological office observed.

Fishermen in the area have been asked not to venture into the sea. The weathermen have also said similar conditions will exist in Lakshadweep and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea during 12-14th March.

Sea condition will be rough to very rough over Comorin and adjoining sea areas during next 48 hours, the metrological office observed.

The metrological department in Thiruvananthapuram has issued a cyclone alert in Kerala with high waves expected to reach 11 feet along the coast. "Squally winds speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph is likely over Comorin area," meterological office said. Sea condition will be rough to very rough over Comorin and adjoining sea areas during next 48 hours, the metrological office observed. Fishermen in the area have been asked not to venture into the sea. The weathermen have also said similar conditions will exist in Lakshadweep and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea during 12-14th March.

Cyclone alert along Kerala coast: Metrological department

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Rain intensity reduces after setting records in Mumbai

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India's monsoon may be slightly below normal: US weather forecaster

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