Mumbai Weather Report For 3 July: Red Alert, Heavy Rain And High Tide Warning Issued

The rainfall that started on Wednesday night has not stopped yet, and as one can predict, Mumbai has been stuck again. With the Widespread waterlogging and traffic jams, many rain- related incidents have occurred in the last 2 days. The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has now issued a red alert for Mumbai, including Thane, Palghar and Raigad expecting heavy rainfall over the next few days. Authorities have also predicted that Friday can be much tougher for the city.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has urged residents to remain indoors unless travel is absolutely necessary, as civic teams continue rescue and restoration work across the city.

IMD Issues Red Alert For Mumbai And Nearby Districts

IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall across Mumbai expecting almost 200 mm of rain and adjoining regions over the next 72 hours. Red alerts have been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad, while an orange alert remains in effect for several Vidarbha districts, including Nagpur and Chandrapur.

Heavy rain is also expected across Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. In view of the weather conditions, schools have been closed in Raigad, Palghar and Panvel.

Heavy Rainfall, Waterlogging And Traffic Disrupt Daily Life

Several parts of Mumbai witnessed intense rainfall over the last 24 hours. Santacruz recorded 165.9 mm of rain, followed by Juhu Airport with 164.5 mm, Ram Mandir station with 157 mm, Bandra with 141.5 mm and Vidyavihar with 132 mm.

The city received an average of 134 mm of rainfall, while eastern suburbs recorded 164 mm and western suburbs 149 mm. Thane received 158 mm of rain, while Ambernath recorded 157 mm.

Waterlogging has been reported from Andheri, Santacruz, Khar, Bandra, Powai and Kurla. Traffic remained slow on the Western Express Highway, while the Andheri subway and several low-lying areas were submerged. Local train services have also been affected due to the weather.

The BMC said around 135 incidents of tree falls were reported, with civic workers and fire brigade teams deployed across affected areas.

High Tide Threat Looms As Reservoir Levels Improve

BMC has warned that the high tide expected on July 3 could worsen flooding in vulnerable areas if heavy rain continues. Earlier high tides were recorded on July 1 at 1:45 pm and on July 2 at 1:31 am. Wind speeds of 50 to 60 kmph are also expected in parts of the region.

Reservoir levels have started improving following continuous rainfall, although storage remains low in several lakes. Upper Vaitarna remains below its Lower Drawdown Level with no usable storage, while Modak Sagar has reached 28,814 ML, or 22.35% of its capacity.

Tansa currently holds 5,216 ML (3.60%), Middle Vaitarna has 23,950 ML (12.38%), and Bhatsa contains 40,983 ML (5.72%). Vihar Lake is in the strongest position with 15,837 ML, or 57.18% usable storage, while Tulsi Lake has 2,733 ML (33.96%).

Officials said continued rainfall could improve water availability but may simultaneously increase the risk of flooding.

Rain-Related Deaths Reported As Monsoon Challenge Continues

The ongoing spell of rain has also turned deadly. An 11-year-old boy lost his life in Chembur after a 70-year-old tree fell. Two more people died due to separate slab collapse accidents in Walkeshwar and Kamothe and two others died in landslides caused by the rain. There are also reports of several wall and roof failures in impacted areas.

The experts have been warning about the problem of old drainage systems, encroachments, clogged drains, loss of wetlands in the city and the impact of climate change as the major factors causing frequent flooding during the monsoons in Mumbai. Despite the upgrading of civic infrastructure in the city, the city is still heavily affected by the devastating floods of 26 July, 2005, when torrential rain was experienced.