Mumbai Rains: Mumbai is in a bad condition due to rain. More than 300 mm of rain has been recorded at various places in a total of 6 hours. Due to this, there is waterlogging at many places in Mumbai.
Due to this, traffic on the roads is getting affected. The operation of trains has also been affected. Air services have also been affected. Indigo has appealed to the passengers to leave home only after getting the latest update of their flight.
Mumbai Rains: Due to heavy rains in Mumbai, Maharashtra since last night, many areas of the city have been waterlogged. People are facing a lot of problems due to the continuous rain. On Sunday, there was a long traffic jam between Khadavali and Titwala in the Kalyan-Kasara section and local train services were also disrupted.
Train services disrupted, traffic jams on roads
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that more than 300 mm of rain was recorded at various places in Mumbai in a total of six hours from 1 am to 7 am today. Heavy rains caused waterlogging in some low-lying areas and disrupted train services. Traffic has been disrupted due to waterlogging on the roads.
#WATCH | Pedestrian underpass at Vile Parle East waterlogged due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/SAxCj5BYZ0
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
Central Railway said that heavy rains have caused waterlogging, causing delays in rail traffic on Mumbai suburban and harbour lines. The affected stations include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Kurla-Vikhroli and Bhandup.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Waterlogged railway tracks between Wadala and GTB stations.
Mumbai has recorded over 300 mm of rainfall from 1 am to 7 am today. More rain is expected during the day as well. pic.twitter.com/B9zzZs1bY4
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
Holiday declared in schools and colleges
To avoid inconvenience to students, holiday has been declared for the first session in all BMC, government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai. The decision for the next session will be announced after reviewing the situation.
#WATCH | Severely waterlogged streets and railway track in Chunabhatti area of Mumbai, as the city is marred by heavy rains pic.twitter.com/qdxk6yi8Hb
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), moderate to heavy rain will continue in Mumbai throughout the day on July 8 (Monday). Thunderstorms are expected at night.