Mumbai and Thane districts are grappling with heavy rainfall, leading to widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions, as forecasted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city has been issued an orange alert, indicating heavy rain in isolated areas, along with a cautionary high tide alert of up to 3.69 meters in the sea.
The IMD’s warning extends to other districts in Maharashtra’s Konkan region, including Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. This follows heavy rains that have persisted over the last few days, intensifying on Friday and expected to continue till Saturday, with lighter showers projected until July 15.
Friday saw significant rainfall across Mumbai, with areas like Colaba recording 86 mm and Santa Cruz 115 mm within a span of three hours. The resulting waterlogging has severely affected low-lying parts of the city, causing substantial traffic congestion and disruptions to public transport services.
The weather conditions are attributed to a cyclonic circulation developing over Mumbai, leading to intense rainfall accompanied by strong winds. Additional orange alerts have been issued for the Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, and Goa regions, highlighting the potential for continued heavy downpours.
According to @Mumbai Rains, a prominent weather forecaster, the peak of heavy rains today is expected to impact several key areas of Mumbai, including South Mumbai, Dadar, Worli, Bandra, Powai, Ghatkopar, and Chembur.
In response to the weather conditions, precautionary measures are being advised, with authorities urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions. The IMD forecasts heavy rains to persist in Mumbai’s suburbs for the next 48 hours, with temperatures ranging between 24 to 29 degrees Celsius.
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