BMC warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai tonight, tomorrow morning
Mumbai, July 2
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Thursday warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mumbai and its suburbs, with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall during the night and into Friday morning.
According to the civic body, occasional gusty winds with speeds of 50-60 kmph are also likely over the city.
The BMC said a high tide is expected at 1:45 pm on Thursday and again at 1:31 am on July 3, while low tide is expected at 7:49 pm on Thursday and 7:11 am on Friday.
The BMC further said that during the 24-hour period between 8 am on July 1 and 8 am on July 2, the city recorded an average rainfall of 172 mm, while the eastern suburbs received 189 mm and the western suburbs recorded 165 mm.
Several parts of Mumbai witnessed severe waterlogging on Thursday following heavy rainfall that lashed the city since early morning, disrupting traffic and affecting normal life.
Visuals from the Andheri, Navi Mumbai, Kurla East, SG Barve Road, Sindhi Society, Chembur, Kings Circle and Gandhi Market areas showed waterlogged roads, affecting vehicular movement.
As heavy rainfall continues in the city, Dadar Station in Mumbai also witnessed waterlogged railway tracks.
Meanwhile, residents in waterlogged areas expressed concern over the recurring flooding during the monsoon.
"I have been observing this for a long time; even a little rain leads to severe waterlogging. The government should implement waterlogging mitigation measures here," a local resident told ANI.
Train services on Mumbai's Central Railway network were also running behind schedule on Thursday morning due to reduced visibility caused by heavy rainfall, railway officials said.
According to the Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), trains are running late because of reduced visibility in many parts across the network.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a nowcast red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts, forecasting moderate to intense spells of rain at isolated places over the next three hours till 10:45 am.
The weather department advised people to avoid weak structures and low-lying and waterlogging-prone areas; stay away from trees and electric poles; and remain updated with the latest weather information.
— ANI
Reader Comments
At least they're giving advance warning this time. We've stocked up on essentials and are staying indoors. Hope the trains run on time for those who have to travel. 🙏
Red alert and still people are complaining about trains being late? Safety first! Better late than stuck in flooded tracks. BMC should also check electricity poles - during heavy rain they become dangerous.
I've lived in Chembur for 20 years - this is nothing new. But kudos to the municipal staff who work in this weather to clear drains. We need better infrastructure like Mumbai's coastal road to handle runoff.
Senior citizens in low-lying areas need special attention during these alerts. Hope the BMC has evacuation plans ready. Masurdaan to waterlogging ka toh pata hai sabko. 🌧️
Respectfully, instead of just warnings, BMC should have already desilted drains before monsoon. Every year same issue - waterlogging at Dadar station is unacceptable. WFH culture helps, but not everyone has that option.
Just saw the visuals of Gandhi Market - cars floating like boats! 🚗🌊 Stay safe everyone. And remember - no stepping out unless absolutely necessary. The high tide timing is worrying too.
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