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Heavy overnight rains have submerged parts of Mumbai, including railway tracks at Sion and Dadar. The Mumbai Police issued an Orange Alert, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel. A landslide in Vikhroli claimed two lives and left two injured. The BMC is monitoring the situation as waterlogging disrupts daily life across the city.

Key Points: Heavy Mumbai Rains Cause Waterlogging and Landslide Tragedy

  • Heavy rainfall floods Sion and Dadar railway tracks
  • Mumbai Police warns against non-essential travel
  • Landslide in Vikhroli kills two, injures two
  • BMC reports widespread waterlogging across the city
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Mumbai sees heavy rainfall, waterlogging in several parts of city

Mumbai faces severe waterlogging and a fatal landslide as heavy rainfall disrupts travel and triggers an Orange Alert.

"Mumbai is experiencing heavy rainfall with an Orange Alert in effect. Waterlogging and reduced visibility have been reported in several areas. – Mumbai Police"

Mumbai, August 16

Maharashtra's capital city, Mumbai, witnessed heavy rainfall leading to waterlogging and reduced visibility in several areas of the city.

Visuals from Sion and Dadar railway stations show railway tracks filled with water as heavy rainfall has lashed Mumbai since last night.

Mumbai police advised people to avoid non-essential travel.

In a post on X, Mumbai Police wrote, "Mumbai is experiencing heavy rainfall with an Orange Alert in effect. Waterlogging and reduced visibility have been reported in several areas. Mumbaikars are advised to avoid non-essential travel and to exercise caution while venturing out. Police have been instructed to be on high alert, and the Mumbai Police is alert and ready to help Mumbaikars. In case of any emergency, dial 100 / 112 / 103."

In a tragic incident, two people were killed and two others injured as a landslide hit Jankalayan Society in Mumbai, an official said on Saturday.

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the incident happened in Jankalyan Society, Varsha Nagar, Vikhroli Park Site, Vikhroli (W) in Mumbai.

- ANI

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Priya S
Stay safe everyone! My heart goes out to the families affected by the landslide. Mumbai's infrastructure really needs an overhaul to handle these monsoon challenges better. 💔
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Arjun K
Working from home today was the best decision. Saw videos of waterlogged trains - Mumbaikars have to suffer so much every monsoon. BMC should be held accountable!
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Sarah B
As someone new to Mumbai, I'm shocked by how the city comes to standstill during rains. The spirit of Mumbaikars is amazing though - saw people helping each other wade through water!
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Kavya N
The landslide news is heartbreaking 💔 We need better urban planning and stricter regulations on hill-side constructions. Prayers for the affected families.
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Vikram M
Mumbai's 'spirit' is celebrated too much while ignoring systemic failures. Why can't we have proper drainage like other global cities? Enough of jugaad solutions!
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Nikhil C
Kudos to Mumbai Police for being proactive with alerts. But authorities need to do more than just issue warnings - need permanent solutions before next monsoon!

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