It has rained a lot in the country’s financial capital -Mumbai- since last night.
Mumbai:
Heavy overnight rains in Mumbai have affected rail and road traffic after various parts of the city were flooded. The meteorological department has warned of a situation similar to a flood in the low areas.
Around 150mm to 200mm of rain was received in the western suburbs, according to the meteorological office, at a time when the country’s financial capital is battling the coronavirus, raising concerns about violation of distancing rules. imposed by the government.
Over the next 24 hours, the city is expected to receive more rainfall. Images this morning showed commuters on the roads in knee-deep water, struggling to get to their workplaces.
Train services on the Central and Port lines have been suspended due to waterlogging, the Mumbai civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation or BMC, tweeted this morning.
“Mumbai rains at 5.30 in the morning, September 23 – Colaba 122.2mm Santacruz 273.6mm Col, Scz continues to receive very heavy gusts of rain overnight. Radar indicates Mumbai Thane, Palghar, Raigad intense clouds, RF will likely continue Mumbai, Palghar That … could be heavy rain in the next 24 hours, “Deputy Director General for Meteorology of the Indian Meteorological Department, KS Hosalikar, posted on Twitter today.
Mumbaikars, train services on the Central and Port lines have been suspended due to the accumulation of water after yesterday’s heavy rains. However, Western Railway works as usual.#MumbaiRain#MyBMCUpdates
– माझी Bombay, आपली BMC (@mybmc) September 23, 2020
Water log at Bhendi Bazar, Gol Temple, Nana Chowk, Mumbai Central Junction, Bawla Compound, JJ Junction, Hindmata, Kala Chowky, Sarthi Bar, Worli Sea Face.
All rooms are actively working to drain flooded areas.#RainMumbai#MyBMCUpdates
– माझी Bombay, आपली BMC (@mybmc) September 23, 2020
Mumbai rains at 5.30 in the morning, September 23
Tail 122.2 mm
Santacruz 273.6 mm
Col, Scz counted to receive heavy rain overnight.
Radar indicates Mumbai Thane, Palghar, Raigad heavy clouds, RF probably continue with Mumbai, Palghar Thane … heavy rains could be in the next 24 hours pic.twitter.com/oEcfLld4cy– KS Hosalikar (@Hosalikar_KS) September 23, 2020
The Regional Meteorological Center, in a statement late at night, said that “people living in vulnerable places can be careful,” as it also warned of traffic disruptions and power outages.
On Twitter, users of social networks have been sharing images, asking for help from civic organizations. “Rainwater continues to rise on the upper levels on the ground floor of Smith House near Dongri Police Station … Mumbai 400009. Pl helps,” wrote one user.
Another user tweeted images, highlighting the struggles of traveling amid the flooding. “Finally made it to the office at Worli Waterlogging in various parts of Mumbai Stay Safe Mumbai #MumbaiRain.”
#Water at the station of Zion. @mumbairailusers#mumbairainpic.twitter.com/5NAX1KnEDh
– Dinesh Mourya (@ dineshmourya4) September 23, 2020
Finally made it to the office in Worli
Waterlogging in various parts of Mumbai
Stay safe in Mumbai #MumbaiLluviapic.twitter.com/ZvRutom7lC
– Hemant Ghai (@hemant_ghai) September 23, 2020
The meteorological office also warned of “the possibility of danger to very old buildings and structures without maintenance.” Earlier this week, more than 30 people were killed in a building collapse in Bhiwandi, near Mumbai.
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