Mumbai is facing the brunt of heavy rainfall, with several parts of the city experiencing downpours and strong winds. The Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC) has predicted that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue on Wednesday, with wind speeds reaching 50-60 kmph. This incessant rainfall has led to severe waterlogging in many areas, causing significant inconvenience to residents and daily commuters due to traffic jams.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts in Maharashtra, including Raigad and Satara, until July 24. This alert signals a high risk of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in these regions. Meanwhile, Mumbai remains on yellow alert for the day, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall in isolated locations.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reported moderate rainfall with the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places across the city and suburbs. Over the past 24 hours, several areas, including Veena Nagar Municipal School (Mulund), Magathane Bus Depot, Tagore Nagar Municipal School (Vikhroli), Malpa Dongari Municipal School (Andheri), and Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg Municipal School (Mulund), have received the maximum rainfall in Mumbai. The city has recorded an average of 37 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours.
Mumbai local train services were also affected on Wednesday after a bamboo structure fell on the overhead cable system between Matunga and Sion stations. This incident resulted in a disruption of train operations for approximately 30-45 minutes, causing further inconvenience to commuters.
Other districts in Maharashtra, including Palghar, Thane, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagir, etc., are also on orange alert on Wednesday, indicating a moderate risk of heavy rainfall in these areas. The IMD and local authorities continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on weather conditions and potential risks.
