Mumbai Rains Updates: Lakes Overflow, Trees Uprooted, Andheri Subway Shut; IMD Warns Of More Intense Rain

Mumbai has been hit by intense rainfall, with the highest precipitation recorded in the Mulund area.

The Automated Weather Stations (AWS) data reveals that Veena Nagar Municipal School in Mulund received 224.2 mm of rain from July 24 to July 25, 2024, marking the highest rainfall in the city for this period.

Mumbai Rain Advisory: Lakes Overflow, Trees Uprooted, Andheri Subway Shut

The heavy rains, accompanied by wind speeds up to 60 km/h, caused significant disruptions across Mumbai. Vihar Lake, one of the key reservoirs supplying water to the city, overflowed early this morning, following similar incidents at Tulsi and Tansa lakes on previous days. Waterlogging led to multiple bus route diversions, including those for Route No. A-186, 460, and 489, which were rerouted due to the floods, as reported by ANI.

In addition, the Andheri Subway has been closed to vehicular traffic due to severe waterlogging. The closure has further exacerbated the traffic situation in the city. A tree fall near Matoshree Bungalow caused additional disruptions, affecting several bus routes such as 215, 316, 317, 87, 11, and 255, which have been redirected via the Western Express Highway up to Kherwadi junction.

Rainfall Records:

• Veena Nagar Municipal School, Mulund: 224.2 mm
• Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg Municipal School, Mulund: 207.4 mm
• Mithagar Municipal School, Mulund: 188.2 mm
• Dindoshi Colony Municipal School: 184.2 mm
• Dindoshi Fire Station: 158 mm
• Versova Waste Water Treatment Facility & Lagoons: 148 mm
• Colaba Pumping Station: 76.73 mm
• B Ward Office: 71.8 mm
• Britania Storm Water Pumping: 65.52 mm
• BMC Head Office: 61.8 mm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that moderate to intense rainfall, accompanied by gusty winds of 50-60 km/h, will continue in isolated areas of Mumbai over the next 3-4 hours. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and advising residents to stay informed about weather updates, as reported by Times Of India.

The Mumbai civic body, BMC, is actively managing the situation and providing regular updates through their official channels. Citizens are urged to exercise caution and stay tuned to local advisories to ensure their safety.