Monsoon finally arrives in several parts of Mumbai today and it has triggered waterlogging in various low-lying areas. Areas in Mumbai such as Mulund, Dadar, Kurla, Ghatkopar, Bhandup, and parts of Thane, Palghar and Navi Mumbai witnessed heavy rains on Friday. Virar, Borivali, and Badlapur have been receiving rainfall since last night.
According to the weather forecast, Mumbai, Thane and adjoining areas are likely to receive heavy rainfall later in the day. Mumbai may receive over 200mm rainfall in the next 48 hours.
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4:10 PM: As Heavy Rains Continue, Mumbai Police alert citizens about waterlogged areas
The Mumbai Police alerted citizens about waterlogged areas in Mumbai as heavy rains continue to lash the city.
3:00 PM: Heavy rainfall leads to waterlogging, Local train services slightly delayed
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and surrounding areas on Friday, bringing respite from the intense heat in the capital.
2:20 PM: Excess rainfall shuts down Andheri subway
Authorities have shut the Andheri subway after it was flooded following heavy rains in Mumbai.
1:18 PM: Waterlogging leads to traffic, BMC says we are on toes
Hello, Mumbai! The island city and suburbs have received 33 mm and 95 mm rainfall respectively. While we’re on our toes, it may take some time to pump out all water from waterlogged areas owing to neap tide. Hopefully, all should be well by late evening. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/U4W8I290gz
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) June 28, 2019
1: 10 PM: BMC issues traffic advisory as heavy rains continue in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an advisory on traffic diversions due to waterlogging following heavy rains across Mumbai.
