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- Mint
Mumbai rains: IMD forecasts more rain as city faces waterlogging, local train delays
Mumbai, which is already reeling under intense rainfall, is likely to witness more downpours over the weekend, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its bulletin. The weather agency has issued an 'orange alert' for the financial capital and neighbouring Thane for today and tomorrow. Amid the 'heavy to very heavy rainfall warning' for Mumbai and surrounding areas, the Mumbai Police have advised citizens to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary. Continuous downpours have severely impacted commuters, slowing traffic across major city routes. An underpass in a waterlogged area was shut as a precaution to ensure public safety. The movement of local trains continues to be affected due to delays, railway officials said on Friday. However, rail traffic remains operational on all lines, including the Western and Harbour lines. According to Central Railway (CR), local train services on the Central Line—part of the Mumbai suburban railway system—were delayed due to heavy rainfall in the city. Main Line local trains were delayed by 10 to 12 minutes, while Harbour Line locals were running 7 to 8 minutes late. Trains are operating at reduced speeds as a precaution due to low visibility. The IMD forecasts 'generally cloudy skies with heavy rain' for Mumbai. For July 26, the department predicts 'heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places' in the city. 'Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at a few places in the districts of Konkan-Goa, and at isolated places in the ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds (30 to 40 kmph), and light to moderate rainfall are very likely at isolated places in the districts of Marathwada,' the bulletin stated. The IMD has predicted 'heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places' in Thane district for today and tomorrow. It has also forecast 'heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places, with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places' in Ratnagiri and Raigad districts of Maharashtra. (With inputs from news agency ANI)
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Mumbai to see more intense rain over the weekend: Here's what IMD and police say
Mumbai is bracing for an extended spell of rain over the weekend after Friday, July 25, began with a downpour and several parts of the financial capital saw continuous rain. The weather department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and most of its surroundings, warning of more intense rain — 'heavy to very heavy showers'. Municipal workers check water level on a flooded road during rain at Andheri subway in Mumbai.(PTI) While a red alert implies the most severe "take action" warning, while orange and yellow alerts suggest "be prepared to take action" and 'be aware', respectively. Local train services on were delayed on Friday by 10 to 12 minutes, while speed was lowered across many lines as a precaution or due to low visibility. Orange alert means people in Mumbai should stay indoors if possible — police have issued an advisory saying that — and stock up on essential supplies too. In Thane, too, the IMD has predicted "heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places" for Saturday and Sunday. For Raigad, a red alert has been sounded as the entire western Indian region is seeing monsoon rain in abundance over the past few days. A forecast similar to that for Mumbai was issued for the districts of Konkan-Goa region and the ghat areas of central Maharashtra as well. 'Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds reaching 30 to 40 kmph' along with 'light to moderate' rainfall is forecast for the Marathwada region. Mumbai police posted on its X handle on Friday morning: 'Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and nearby districts, citizens are advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary, avoid coastal areas, and drive cautiously." The post further read: "Our officials and staff are on high alert and ready to assist Mumbaikars. In case of any emergency, please dial 100 / 112 / 103.'
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First Post
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Mumbai rains: Stay indoors, police tell residents as monsoon gets furious in India's financial capital
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Friday morning, slowing traffic and delaying some Western Railway suburban trains. The IMD has issued an 'Orange' alert for the city and a 'Red' alert for Raigad, with more intense showers expected throughout the day read more According to officials, Friday morning's intense rainstorm in Mumbai caused traffic to slow down and some Western Railway suburban train services to be affected. According to them, more showers are anticipated later in the day. Police have urged the public to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast 'heavy to very heavy' rains beginning at 8.30 am for the next 24 hours. With the exception of Raigad, where a 'Red' notice has been issued for Friday, the IMD has already issued an 'Orange' alert for Mumbai and all of its bordering districts. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It had issued a similar alert Thursday, but there was moderate rainfall in the city. Continuous downpours have caused severe inconvenience to commuters, with traffic moving at a slow pace across key routes in the city. More from India India cracks down on streaming apps over lewd content, 25 video OTT platforms blocked As per a 'Monsoon Report' of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the island city, Eastern suburbs, and Western suburbs have so far received an average rainfall of 29.40 mm, 29.44 mm and 18.88 mm, respectively. IMD's Colaba and Santacruz observatories recorded 22.4 mm and 23.9 mm rainfall, respectively. Due to the rains since morning, with intense spells in between, vehicle movements on the city roads have slowed down. Suburban train services on the Central Railway network were running without any problem, said officials. A few locals on the Western Railway network were running 10-15 minutes late, said WR officials. In view of the forecast for heavy rains in Mumbai and neighbouring districts, police have urged citizens to take precautions. 'Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and nearby districts, citizens are advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary, avoid coastal areas, and drive cautiously,' said Mumbai police on X. 'Our officials and staff are on high alert and ready to assist Mumbaikars. In case of any emergency, please dial 100 / 112 / 103,' they said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
