Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Sunday and Monday morning, leading to widespread waterlogging and severe disruption of traffic and train services across the city. This comes just a day after the monsoon officially crossed the Kerala coast, signaling the start of the rainy season in Maharashtra’s capital.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has escalated its weather warning for Mumbai from orange to red, predicting extremely heavy rainfall combined with strong gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 km per hour. Similar warnings have also been issued for Raigarh district, highlighting the intense weather system affecting the region.
Several railway stations on the Central Railway network, including Masjid, Byculla, Dadar, Matunga, and Badlapur, saw tracks inundated with water. This caused slow movement and delays for suburban local trains during the busy morning rush hours. Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway, confirmed that trains were operating but at reduced speeds in affected areas.
Traffic across Mumbai also suffered as waterlogging on roads made commuting difficult for residents and commuters. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported the highest rainfall at Nariman Point fire station with 104 mm, followed by significant precipitation at the A Ward Office (86 mm), Colaba pumping station (83 mm), and the Municipal Head Office (80 mm).
The IMD forecasts that light to moderate rainfall is likely to continue in parts of Mumbai over the next 24 hours, urging residents to remain cautious and prepare for potential disruptions.
The heavy rains and strong winds are expected to test the city’s drainage infrastructure and emergency response systems as the monsoon season gains momentum.
Sources By Agencies
