The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Mumbai has issued a nowcast warning at 0730 Hrs IST on July 18, 2023, indicating the likelihood of moderate to intense spells of rain at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai and Thane. These weather conditions are expected to persist over the next 3-4 hours. Pics/Sameer Markande and Pradeep Dhivar
Updated On: 2023-07-18 01:35 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
Over the past 24 hours, the region has experienced significant rainfall, with a recorded rain accumulation of 107.92 millimeters. The total rainfall for the season now stands at 1198.07 millimeters, as of July 18, 2023. This figure is lower compared to the same period last year, which saw 1285.19 millimeters of rainfall by this time
There have been a total of 16 complaints lodged in the past 24 hours. Out of these complaints, three cases of tree fall, three cases of tree branch fall, and two cases of trees posing dangerous conditions have been reported, an official said
Two incidents of water-logging were reported, indicating the impact of the downpour on local infrastructure and urban flooding. Six other complaints have also been received by the authorities, an official said
After heavy rainfall lashed parts of Mumbai and Thane on Monday night, the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Mumbai centre changed the 'orange' alert to 'yellow' alert for the city and its neighbouring district on Tuesday evening
Due to heavy rains in the city, traffic snarls were witnessed on Tuesday morning at the Western Express Highway in Borivali
