Mumbai rain live updates: Torrential rainfall in Mumbai has caused severe waterlogging, flight diversions, halted trains and disrupted the city
Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rainfall in Mumbai caused waterlogging in low-lying areas
Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rain battered Mumbai on Wednesday, inundating low-lying areas, halting local trains in their tracks and forcing the diversion of at least 14 incoming flights. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai and its adjoining districts Thane, Palghar, and Raigad till 8:30am on Thursday, September 26.…Read More
The extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai has led the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to announce a holiday for all schools and colleges on Thursday. The Mumbai Police has advised all people in the city and surrounding areas to stay indoors as much as possible.
The incessant downpour caused a landslide on the Mumbra bypass in Thane at 9:30pm on September 25, leading to more than 3 hours of a traffic jam in the area.
Around 14 incoming flights at the Mumbai airport were diverted to different places as they were not given permission to land due to the strong winds and heavy rain. Several trains also had to be halted due to the rain, leading to massive disruption.
Isolated heavy rainfall is very likely to continue in the region till September 27, according to the IMD.
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Sep 26, 2024 6:48 AM IS
Mumbai rain live updates: Mankhurd receives highest amount of rainfall at 276 mm rainfall between 5 pm to 10 pm, says BMC
Mumbai rain live updates: BMC data shows that Mankhurd in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai received the highest amount of rainfall which is 276 mm between 5 pm and 10 pm on Wednesday
Mankhurd was followed by 275 mm in Bhandup and 274 mm in Powai area. Sewri Koliwada and Wadala area witnessed more than 145 mm rainfall while the highest rainfall recorded in western suburbs was 190 mm.
Sep 26, 2024 6:30 AM IS
Mumbai rain live updates: Water recedes at Andheri railway station, trains resume operations but delays expected
Mumbai rain live updates: Water has receded at Andheri railway station after severe waterlogging in the area due to heavy rainfall on Wednesday.
Railway passengers walked on tracks at the Chunabhatti railway station due to heavy inundation.
Currently trains have resumed operations on the Central, Western and Harbour lines, though delays can occur still.
Sep 26, 2024 6:23 AM IS
Mumbai rain live updates: Flights diverted, delays and cancellations expected say airlines
Mumbai rain live updates: At least 14 incoming flights at the Mumbai airport were diverted on Wednesday due to heavy rain. Out of these, nine flights were of IndiGo and were not given clearance to land in the city due to the inclement weather, an official told ANI.
Spicejet has warned that more cancellations, delays could take place due to strong wind and rain.
“Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected,” they said.
Sep 26, 2024 6:15 AM IS
Mumbai rain live updates: Schools and colleges closed in Mumbai and Pune today
Mumbai rain live updates: In the wake of heavy rainfall that has completely disrupted both cities, the BMC and PMC have announced that schools and colleges will be closed today.
People have been advised by the Mumbai police to stay indoors as much as possible. The rain could causes accidents such as the death of a 45 year old woman yesterday after she got stuck in an open drain.
Sep 26, 2024 6:12 AM IS
Mumbai rain live updates: IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad
Mumbai rain live updates: The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert till 8:30 am for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad after heavy rains lashed the areas on Wednesday.
The rain has caused flight diversions, train cancellations and immense traffic, bringing Mumbai to a standstill.
Sep 26, 2024 5:36 AM IS
Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbra bypass hit by landslide, traffic ensues
Mumbai rain live updates: The Mumbra bypass in Thane experienced a landslide around 9:30 pm on Wednesday due to heavy rain lashing the region.
A red alert has been issued for Mumbai and its adjoining districts till 8:30 am on September 26.
