Maharashtra: Gas supply restored in Mulund and Thane after MGL pipeline damage

MGL engineers repairing gas pipeline in this file photo. Pic/Nimesh Dave

Following an unexpected gas supply disruption earlier today due to damage to a Mahanagar Gas Ltd. (MGL) pipeline, residents of Mulund East, Mulund West, and parts of Thane can now breathe a sigh of relief as gas services have been fully restored.

The incident, which occurred at 8:00 AM on September 7, 2023, had led to an immediate halt in gas supply to these affected regions. However, MGL authorities swiftly responded to the situation and addressed the pipeline damage.

Gas services were successfully restored, and normal supply resumed earlier than anticipated, around 2:00 PM.

The pipeline, as per reports, suffered damages due to the incessant rains in the region.

According to the IMD's forecast, beginning on September 7, widespread rainfall is expected in all regions of Maharashtra, including North Konkan, South Konkan, Goa, North Central Maharashtra, Marathwada, East Vidarbha, and West Vidarbha. Interestingly, Mumbai was under a green alert on Wednesday, but in the 24-hour period ending on the morning of September 6, the Santacruz weather station recorded a mere 0.1 mm of rainfall, while the Colaba observatory reported no rainfall.

In light of this anticipated shift in weather patterns, Rajesh Kapadia, author of the private weather blog Vagaries of the Weather, remarked, "The monsoon is turning active, and much-needed rainfall is expected across most parts of the country in the coming days. Rainfall is expected to intensify around September 8 in the Mumbai region, with moderate rain and occasional heavy showers likely over the weekend on September 9 and September 10. There is also a possibility of thunderstorms."

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Sushma Nair, a scientist at IMD's Mumbai Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Colaba, said, "Over the next week, the city is likely to experience moderate-intensity rainfall. While the rainfall is not expected to be heavy, it should provide some relief from the dry spell experienced throughout August." The low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal will move inland starting from September 7, gradually weakening and shifting westward.

Owing to the low pressure in the north Bay of Bengal, westerly winds will strengthen, enhancing the rain activity over Mumbai and adjoining coastal areas during this week. However, the intensity of rains in Mumbai and adjoining areas will not be as strong as the other regions of the state."