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India Today
3 days ago
- Climate
- India Today
Mumbai Rain News Live: Mumbai schools, colleges closed amid red alert, heavy rain and waterlogging
Train services on the Harbour Line are running with slight delays following heavy rain and waterlogging at Mankhurd, Govandi, Kurla, and Tilak Nagar stations. "Due to heavy rain and waterlogging at Mankhurd, Govandi, Kurla and Tilak Nagar, train services are running with slight delays. Inconvenience caused is regretted," the Mumbai Division of Central Railway tweeted. Heavy rains brought traffic to a halt and triggered waterlogging across several parts of Mumbai. Commuters faced long delays on the Eastern Freeway and Western Express Highway near Vile Parle, while severe waterlogging was reported in Matunga and the Gandhi Market area of Sion. Owing to waterlogging, both lanes of the Andheri subway were shut for vehicular movement for the day. The Mumbai Traffic Police informed that traffic will be routed via Thackeray bridge and Gokhale bridge. Waterlogging was also reported along the Vakola Bridge, Hyatt Junction as well as Khar subway, leading to slow traffic movement, police said. Airlines such as Akasa Air and IndiGo issued advisories for travellers, asking them to keep additional time in hand as some routes leading to the Mumbai airport witnessed traffic congestion. The suburban services on the Central Railway route were affected as water accumulated on tracks in a few low-lying areas on the Harbour Line, and due to failure of track changing points between Kurla and Tilak Nagar stations. Heavy rains across Mumbai have led to waterlogging in several areas. Visuals show flooded streets in Matunga. After the heavy downpour overnight on Monday, the intensity further increased from 9 am, a civic official told news agency PTI. The island city, eastern and western suburbs recorded an average rainfall of 37 mm, 39 mm and 29 mm, respectively, in just one hour from 9 am. Local trains, considered as the lifeline of the metropolis, were running late by 15 to 20 minutes, according to officials and commuters. Roads in several areas got inundated after the heavy downpour. Some low-lying areas like the Andheri Subway and Lokhandwala Complex witnessed water accumulation at a few locations, affecting traffic movement. Amid the alert, the Greater Mumbai Police Chief advised caution, saying, "As heavy rainfall continues under the Orange Alert, incidents of waterlogging and reduced visibility are being reported from multiple areas." He further warned people against unnecessary travel. "Please avoid non-essential travel, plan your commute with care, and step out only if necessary. Our officials and staff are on high alert and ready to assist. In case of any emergency, please dial 100 / 112 / 103," the Greater Mumbai police chief's tweet read. The weather department, which had earlier issued an orange alert for Mumbai, has now upgraded it to a red alert after rains intensified and reports of waterlogging emerged across the city. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday in all schools now after heavy rains. All schools of the afternoon shift will remain closed today, the civic body announced.
Mint
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Mumbai Rains: Heavy rains trigger ‘Orange alert', water logging causes traffic snarls; Thane & Raigad on ‘red alert'
Mumbai woke up to yet another rain-soaked morning on Tuesday, as relentless downpours lashed the city and its suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai, advising residents to avoid coastal areas and low-lying zones prone to flooding. Neighbouring districts were also placed under varying alerts — Thane, Raigad, Mumbai suburban uber red alert, Pune under Orange, and Palghar on Yellow Alert. An Orange Alert is typically issued when rainfall is expected to range between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm within 24 hours, signalling the likelihood of significant disruption due to heavy showers. According to the IMD, moderate rain is forecast across many parts of Mumbai and surrounding areas over the next four days. Short-term predictions warn of moderate rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds in some pockets of Mumbai and Thane over the next three to four hours. The department has urged people to exercise caution when venturing outdoors, especially in areas prone to waterlogging and flash floods. The IMD has issued red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Thane, Mumbai Suburban, Raigad, Ratnagiri on 15 July The IMD has issued orange alert for heavy rainfall in Pune, Satara and Ahmednagar in Mumbai on 15 July. The IMD has issued yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Gadchiroli, Palghar, Sangli, Kolhapur, and Gondia on 15 July. Heavy rains led to waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, causing delays and inconvenience to commuters during peak hours. The Mumbai Traffic Police announced the closure of Andheri Subway in Andheri West after nearly two feet of water accumulated, forcing traffic diversions via Gokhale Bridge. "Due to 2 feet of water accumulation, the Andheri Subway in Andheri West, Mumbai, has been closed to traffic and has been diverted via Gokhale Bridge," the Mumbai Traffic Police posted on X (formerly Twitter). Following are the traffic updates posted by Mumbai Traffic police amid heavy rainfall that has caused water-logging in several places across Maharashtra's capital city. Traffic Movement is slow at Hub Mall WEH (Jogeshwari) South Bound due to waterlogging. Due to 2 feet of water accumulation, the Andheri Subway in Andheri West, Mumbai, has been closed to traffic and has been diverted via Gokhale Bridge. Due to waterlogging, traffic heading towards the Ambedkar statue at Chandivali Road Junction near Picnic Hotel (Sakinaka) is moving slowly. 1 foot of water accumulation has slowed traffic at Gangawadi Junction N Ward and Gandhinagar Junction S Ward (Ghatkopar). 1 foot of water accumulation has led to slow-moving traffic at Kamani Junction, Kurla Depot, and Surve Junction (Kurla). 1 foot of water accumulation has caused slow-moving traffic towards the south on the service road (Jogeshwari) in front of the SRPF gate.
United News of India
25-06-2025
- Climate
- United News of India
Multiple cloudbursts wreak havoc in Himachal
Shimla, June 26 (UNI) A series of cloudbursts and intense monsoon showers today triggered flash floods and widespread destruction across Himachal Pradesh, with major incidents reported from Kullu, Kangra, Shimla, and Lahaul-Spiti districts. The India Meteorological Department's Orange Alert proved ominously accurate, as heavy rainfall caused landslides, damaged infrastructure, and left tourists stranded. In Kullu district, cloudbursts struck multiple locations including Jiwanala in Sainj valley, Shillagarh in Gadsa, Hornagad in Banjar, and Manikaran's Brahma Ganga Nala. The Jiwanala incident alone caused massive devastation—sweeping away a jeep, a 1 MW hydropower project, and damaging the Sainj Bazar road and Siund link road, along with a temporary shop. Four houses in Raila Bihal were severely damaged and three persons were reportedly washed away while attempting to retrieve belongings. Panic spread across the valley as water surged downstream, washing away seven culverts between Bihali and Larji. In Banjar subdivision, a small bridge and a vehicle were washed away by floods in Hornagad. A cowshed was destroyed and water entered the Government Primary School Hornagad, damaging the premises. Further destruction was reported in Hurla, Pancha, and Manihar Nalas of Gadsa valley, where footbridges and culverts were swept away. Additional Deputy Commissioner Kullu Ashwani Kumar confirmed the cloudbursts and said the NDRF team is already deployed in the district for rapid response. Relief, search, and rescue operations are in full swing, with local teams also monitoring flood-prone zones. In Kangra district, one person died after drowning in Manuni Khad near Khaniyara. Heavy rain in Thural Bazaar led to severe waterlogging, flooding shops and roads, turning the marketplace into a drain due to lack of proper drainage. In the tribal Lahaul-Spiti region, 20 to 25 tourists are stranded on the Kyoto-Chicham link road in Spiti due to flash floods. Landslides and overflowing drains have also blocked the Kaza-Samdo road, prompting the administration to ban travel on these routes until conditions improve. Meanwhile, in Baladhi village of Manikaran valley, the temporary culvert over the Parvati river, built by locals post-2024 disaster, was washed away due to a rise in water level, cutting off access to the village. The IMD continues to warn of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming days, and the state administration is urging residents and tourists to stay indoors, avoid riverbanks, and follow all official advisories. UNI ML SSP
India Gazette
20-06-2025
- Climate
- India Gazette
Monsoon arrives in Himachal ahead of schedule, Heavy rain predicted over next 7 days
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 20 (ANI): The southwest monsoon officially entered Himachal Pradesh on Friday, five days before its normal onset date of June 25. It will grip the entire state by June 25, which weather department stated as 'normal.' With the early arrival, several parts of the state have already witnessed rainfall, and the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rains across Himachal over the next 5 to 7 days. Shobhit Katiyar, Senior Scientist at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shimla, told ANI, 'On June 20, 2025, the southwest monsoon entered Himachal Pradesh. It has already covered districts like Kinnaur, Kullu, Sirmaur, Mandi, Lahaul-Spiti, and Shimla. The remaining districts will be covered by the monsoon in the next 2 to 3 days.' 'Usually, the monsoon arrives in Himachal by June 25, and in Shimla city by June 22. This year's arrival is a few days earlier, which is still considered within the normal range,' he added. On rainfall expectations this season, Katiyar said, 'We are expecting above-normal rainfall across Himachal Pradesh this year. The average monsoon rainfall is around 734 mm, but this year it is likely to reach 800 mm or even more -- that's about 109% of normal.' Highlighting the forecast for the coming week, he warned of poor visibility and the possibility of flash floods or landslides, 'For the next 5 to 7 days, especially in the mid-hills and lower regions, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected. Low visibility conditions are likely to persist on June 26 and 27, although some relief may be seen on June 23 and 24.' Regarding alerts issued for various districts, Katiyar said, 'Heavy rain is likely in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kullu, Mandi, and Solan districts on different dates. An Orange Alert has been issued for June 22 in several districts, including Kangra, Shimla, Sirmaur, Bilaspur, and Solan.' On the government's preparedness, he stated, 'Preparatory meetings have already been held at both the state and district levels. We have issued all advisories and instructions to the administration. Alerts are being issued based on our forecasting systems, and the government is actively coordinating.' Advising the public to remain cautious, Katiyar said, 'People in Orange Alert areas should be especially cautious. Avoid vulnerable zones prone to landslides or waterlogging. Be careful while travelling in areas with low visibility.' (ANI)
Mint
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Attention Flyers! IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet issue advisory amid rain and winds forecast for Delhi
Indian airline operators IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet announced on Saturday, May 31, that flight operations from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi are likely to be affected amid IMD's forecast for rain and moderate winds in the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi and a few other states have been issued an Orange Alert warning of heavy rainfall and the possibility of thunderstorms in the upcoming days. IndiGo cited moderate winds and rainfall in Delhi for any potential delays in flight operations from Delhi Airport on Saturday, 31 May 2025. '#6ETravelAdvisory: Rain and moderate winds are forecast in #Delhi, which could affect flight operations. Please check your flight status before heading to the airport and allow extra time for your commute. Safe travels!' said IndiGo in its post. The airline also said that 'light showers and moderate winds' are expected throughout the day. 'The city may be cloaked in grey, but our flight schedule is mostly staying bright and on time. Light showers and moderate winds are expected through the day, and while they're perfect for a hot chai, they might slow down your drive to the airport,' said the airline. IndiGo also issued another advisory on Saturday, warning travellers of a 'slight delay' in flight operations on the nation's East coast due to persistent rainfall and thunderstorms. Silchar, Aizawl and Shillong are the primary areas where the flight operations are expected to be disrupted on Saturday. '#6ETravelAdvisory: As monsoon showers sweep across the eastern coast, intermittent heavy rains may cause slight delays in flight operations,' said IndiGo in an announcement on platform X. Air India also informed its passengers through a social media post on platform X that flight operations from Delhi are likely to be impacted by rain and thunderstorms in the region. They also advised people to keep some extra time allotted while travelling to the airport due to traffic situations. 'Rain and thunderstorms may impact flights to/from Delhi this evening. Please check your flight status and allow extra travel time,' said Air India in its post. SpiceJet also announced that due to the bad weather in Delhi on Saturday, all departures and arrivals from the Delhi airport are set to be affected. The company recommended travellers to check their flight status from the official website. '#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status,' said the airline company in its social media post.
