Orange alert issued for Mumbai, Thane; Mandvi records 150 mm rainfall
Mumbai, July 3
The India Meteorological Department on Friday issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts in Maharashtra, warning of moderate to intense spells of rainfall at isolated places over the next three hours. The weather office has advised residents to take necessary precautions as heavy rain continues to lash the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
According to the IMD's nowcast warning, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Mumbai city and its suburbs during the day. Occasional gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph are also expected.
Mumbai witnessed intense rainfall during the 24 hours between 8 a.m. on July 2 and 6 a.m. on July 3. According to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Mandvi Fire Station recorded the city's highest rainfall at 150.2 mm. The continuous downpour has disrupted normal life across the financial capital, leading to widespread waterlogging and traffic congestion.
In the island city, Malabar Hill received 145.8 mm of rainfall, followed by the B Ward Office with 140.8 mm, Menonwada Fire Station with 140.2 mm, and the Municipal Head Office with 139.2 mm.
Among the western suburbs, Malpa Dongari Municipal School in Andheri recorded the highest rainfall at 136.6 mm. It was followed by the K East Ward Office with 134.6 mm, Versova Wastewater Treatment Facility and Lagoons with 129.4 mm, Versova Pumping Station with 128.8 mm, and Andheri Fire Station with 128.6 mm.
In the eastern suburbs, Paspoli Powai Municipal School recorded the highest rainfall at 124 mm, followed by Mankhurd Fire Station with 117.8 mm, the S Ward Office with 116.2 mm, and Gawanpada Fire Station with 115.6 mm.
The heavy rainfall has left several parts of Mumbai inundated, with major traffic corridors affected by severe waterlogging. Areas including Dadar East and Sion Gandhi Market witnessed significant flooding, causing hardship for commuters and disrupting normal daily activities.
A tree collapsed in Mumbai's Santacruz area on Thursday afternoon, leaving eight people injured amid the heavy rains. Earlier in the day, the BMC received 91 complaints related to tree and branch falls, nine complaints of short circuits, and four complaints of partial house or wall collapses. No casualties were reported in the short-circuit or house collapse incidents.
The BMC said that average rainfall recorded between 8 a.m. on July 2 and 8 a.m. on July 3 stood at 126 mm in the island city, 110 mm in the eastern suburbs, and 114 mm in the western suburbs.
The IMD has also warned of high tide at 2:18 p.m. on Friday, with a tidal height of 4.28 metres, and has urged citizens to remain cautious in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Stay safe everyone! 🙏🏽 Our BMC and NDRF teams work tirelessly during monsoon. Just wish the infrastructure could handle this much rain better. Glad no casualties from short circuits this time.
Mandvi getting 150mm in just 24 hours is no joke. The high tide warning at 2:18pm adds another layer of risk for low-lying areas like Dadar and Sion. People in flood-prone zones should shift to safer places temporarily.
Respect for the BMC team handling tree falls and house collapses efficiently, but why is the drainage system still clogged every monsoon? We have the money and tech. Some accountability needed here.
Mumbai's spirit never fades! 💪🏽 Even with 150mm rain and waterlogged roads, local trains are still running and people are adapting. Let's just hope the IMD's orange alert doesn't turn red. Better to stay indoors.
As someone living in Andheri, the Malpa Dongari 136mm figure hits home. Roads are like swimming pools already. Schools should declare a holiday tomorrow to avoid risk for kids and parents commuting.
Respect to the municipal staff working in this weather. But we really need long-term urban planning—stormwater
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