First of all, today Mumbai has been drenched by relentless, heavy rain that brought the city to a standstill. In fact, this downpour came after several straight days of monsoon showers.
What’s Going On
- To begin with, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for today, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. For instance, Santacruz station recorded 238 mm of rain in just 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total in August since 2020.
- Moreover, the rain followed a mix of weather systems—a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and a trough over the Arabian Sea—making the monsoon even stronger.
How the City Is Affected
- That said, water has flooded many low-lying parts of the city. Notably, areas like Andheri, Kurla, and Dadar are heavily waterlogged, and the Andheri subway is closed.
- Also, local trains are delayed, and many are suspended. In fact, some lines between Kurla and CSMT on the Harbour route have been shut down.
- Meanwhile, major roads are jammed. Flooding at places like Dadar and Gandhi Market is slowing traffic to a crawl.
- At the same time, the airport is going through tough times. Flight operations are disrupted with over 250 flights delayed or diverted.
Schools, Offices, and Safety Measures
- Therefore, the BMC declared a holiday for all schools and colleges today, and government offices are closed. Private offices have also shifted to work-from-home wherever possible.
- Furthermore, a high-tide warning added to the trouble. The BMC shared timings and warned that tides could reach up to 3.75 meters, raising the flood threat further.
- In addition, the Maharashtra CM urged people to take more safety steps, warning that the heavy rain and high tides may continue for a few more days.
Final Thoughts
- All things considered, the relentless rain has drenched Mumbai completely. Because of this, life in the city has slowed down—a lot. Commuters are stuck, travelers are delayed, and daily routines are disrupted.
- But, for now, the key thing is to stay safe. So, stay indoors if you can, keep an eye on the news, and follow updates from local authorities carefully.
