Due to heavy downpour and waterlogging on the tracks, suburban train services on the Central Railway’s main and harbour lines were disrupted
Mumbai Rains: The city of Mumbai is witnessing severe downpour for the last 5 days with several places facing flood-like conditions. With waterlogging across the city, flights, trains, buses, and vehicles have all been disrupted. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, warning of heavy rainfall and possible disruptions. A Red alert has been declared for Raigad, indicating extremely severe weather conditions.
When will the rains stop in Mumbai?
As per the IMD report, the intensity of rainfall in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra will decrease starting Thursday. It is worth mentioning that on Tuesday, heavy rains lashed Mumbai, its suburbs, and towns in the metropolitan region, leading to waterlogging on several roads. This once again highlighted the annual challenge faced by the financial capital in dealing with monsoon rains.
Rain Halts Mumbai’s Pace
Due to heavy downpour and waterlogging on the tracks, suburban train services on the Central Railway’s main and harbour lines were disrupted, causing severe inconvenience to commuters, while air traffic was also affected. Owing to the continuous rainfall on Tuesday, all schools, colleges, government and semi-government offices wer asked to shut, and work at the Bombay High Court was conducted only until 12:30 pm.
Are offices open today in Mumbai?
Mumbai is expected to receive heavy rainfall today. However, it is important to note that the BMC has not issued any order regarding office closures.
Indigo Issues Statement:
“While we want your journey to be as hassle-free as possible, Mother Nature has her own plans. With heavy rains expected again in Mumbai, there’s a chance this could lead to air traffic congestion and impact flight operations. While we continue doing our best to keep operations smooth, we recommend planning ahead. Any changes to your flight schedule will be shared via your registered contact details, so do ensure they’re up to date. Check your flight status on our website or app before heading to the airport. And with waterlogging and slow-moving traffic likely, allow some extra time for your commute. Stay safe on the roads, and travel prepared,” Indigo said.
