Mumbai: Mumbai witnessed relentless rainfall over the past 24 hours, with the eastern suburbs recording the highest precipitation, leading to widespread waterlogging and disruptions across several parts of the city.
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), rainfall recorded between 8:00 a.m. on July 1 and 6:00 a.m. on Thursday stood at 134 mm in Mumbai City, 164 mm in the Eastern Suburbs, and 149 mm in the Western Suburbs.
Among the worst-hit locations in the eastern suburbs, Mitha Municipal School in Mulund recorded the highest rainfall at 218.6 mm, followed by the S Ward Office with 212 mm. Paspoli Municipal School in Powai received 208.4 mm, while Gavanpada Fire Station and Mankhurd Fire Station recorded 205.8 mm and 200 mm, respectively.
In the western suburbs, the SWM Santacruz Workshop registered 216 mm of rainfall, while Narialwadi School in Santacruz recorded 214.4 mm. Andheri Fire Station received 204 mm, followed by Cooper Hospital with 193.2 mm and the K-West Ward Office with 192.6 mm.
Within Mumbai City, the G-South Ward Office recorded the highest rainfall at 187.8 mm, followed by the F-South Ward Office at 179 mm and the F-North Ward Office at 175 mm. B-Nadkarni Park Municipal School in Wadala received 173.6 mm, while Adarsh Nagar School in Worli recorded 172.8 mm.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across parts of western India on Thursday and said the southwest monsoon is expected to remain active over the coming days.
The weather office has issued an Orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad, warning of moderate to intense spells of rain at isolated locations over the next three hours.
The IMD said intense rainfall is likely at isolated places across these districts, increasing the risk of waterlogging, poor visibility, and traffic disruptions during the morning hours.
Authorities have also issued a red alert for Palghar district, predicting extremely heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours. In view of the forecast, the Palghar district administration has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges.
Officials said Thane district is likely to receive very heavy rainfall over the next three days. Continuous showers since late Tuesday night have triggered severe waterlogging across several residential areas.
Several localities in Thane district, including Ambernath, Kalyan, and Bhiwandi, remained inundated, leaving residents stranded in multiple pockets as stormwater drainage systems struggled to cope with the heavy downpour.
According to an official release from the Thane Municipal Corporation, the Mayor has directed civic officials to remain on high alert and deploy all available resources to minimise inconvenience and ensure timely assistance to affected residents.
Palghar Disaster Management Cell Chief Vivekanand Kadam said the district had received very heavy rainfall, but no major untoward incidents or casualties had been reported as of late Wednesday evening.
The latest forecast comes a day after incessant rain flooded roads, disrupted transport services, and, as many residents observed on social media, once again tested the resilience of Mumbaikars.
The IMD has further stated that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal around July 3. The system is expected to strengthen monsoon activity, with Mumbai and the Konkan region likely to witness continued heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next several days. Isolated places may also experience extremely heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to remain on alert.
(IANS)
