The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in Mumbai for three hours, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the Maharashtra capital on Monday.
“The India Meteorological Department has issued a ‘Red Alert’ warning for heavy rainfall in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region for the next three hours,” the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
The BMC warned of the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall. “Additionally, strong winds with speeds of 30 to 40 km per hour are likely to blow, accompanied by thunderstorms,” the Mumbai civic body said on Monday.
It also urged residents to contact the BMC’s main control room at 1916 in case of any emergency. “Please dial 1916,Control Room of the BMC, for any help and official information, if required,” the BMC said.
The red alert was also issued in Thane and Raigadh till 11:15 am on Monday. Meanwhile, the IMD issued the orange alert in several other parts including Palghar, Ratnagiri, Pune and Satara, Ahmednagar, Beed and Latur.
“Residents in the affected regions are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions (do not take shelter under trees or weak structures etc., check road/traffic conditions, avoid unnecessary travels, and follow any other advisories issued by concerned agencies),” the IMD said.
Local trains delayed
After heavy showers overnight and in the morning, water accumulated on tracks at Kurla station on the Central Railway route and Bandra on the Western Railway network.
The local trains were running with some delays, officials told news agency PTI.
Meanwhile, the water-filled potholes further worsened the road traffic conditions.
A social media user claimed he “drove through knee-deep water in Worli…right outside the building where we saw 2 flats sell for 639 Cr a few months ago!”
Between 8.30 am on Sunday and 5.30 am on Monday, Colaba received the highest rainfall at 88.2 mm, followed by Bandra 82 mm and Byculla 73 mm, as per the IMD.
Mahul Tata Power station reported 70.5 mm rain, while Juhu received 45.0 mm. Santacruz and Mahalaxmi recorded relatively lower rainfall at 36.6 mm and 36.5 mm, respectively, an IMD official said.