NDRF teams have been dispatched to Thane, Vasai (Palghar), Mahad (Raigad), Chiplun (Ratnagiri), Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Ghatkopar, Kurla, and Sindhudurg.
Several areas in city were inundated/ Sourced Photo
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed troops in many places due to heavy rain, anticipating major waterlogging. The Meteorological Department predicts light to moderate rain in Mumbai for the next three hours.
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NDRF teams have been dispatched to Thane, Vasai (Palghar), Mahad (Raigad), Chiplun (Ratnagiri), Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Ghatkopar, Kurla, and Sindhudurg. The NDRF has also stationed three teams in Andheri and one in Nagpur to avert adverse situations and offer a proper response in the event of flooding.
Come rain or shine, we are on the ground.
— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) July 8, 2024
Our Vakola Traffic officials contributing in clearing the drainage holes at Western Express Highway near Ramnagar Subway, to drain out the rainwater accumulated in the heavy rains.#MonsoonTrafficUpdates #AlwaysOnDuty#MTPTrafficUpdates pic.twitter.com/Jz1Trpz5Wv
Western Railway said that suburban trains are running up to 10 minutes late as heavy rains caused water levels to rise above the lines between Matunga Road and Dadar. High-capacity water pumps are utilised to drain water from the tracks.
Following heavy rains, traffic halted on the Western Express Highway near Vile Parle. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), nearly 300 mm of rain fell in Mumbai between 1 and 7 am today.
Central Railways reported that some trains were cancelled owing to heavy rainfall. The BMC maintained that their complete equipment is operating on the ground and encouraged Mumbai residents not to accept misinformation. Waterlogging and disruptions to suburban rail services were recorded in low-lying districts like Worli, Buntara Bhavan in Kurla East, King's Circle, Dadar, and Vidyavihar Railway Station.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai today.
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 8, 2024
In the wake of continuous rains, the entire machinery of the BMC is working on the field.
Mumbaikar are requested not believe in any rumours. Also to step out of the house…
At King's Circle, a commuter stated, "My car is stuck on the road. There is no point in blaming the government for the rains. The government is doing its job."
#WATCH | Pedestrians and vehicles cross heavily waterlogged streets at King's Circle amid rains in Mumbai
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
A commuter says, "My car is stuck on the road. There is no point in blaming the government for the rains. The government is doing its job." pic.twitter.com/2v16Osb8NZ
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) stated that many of its buses were diverted due to waterlogging.
Mumbai rainfall
Mumbai saw severe rain from 8:00 am on July 7, 2024, to 6:00 am on July 8, 2024, with the Central, Eastern, and Western suburbs receiving average rainfalls of 110.10 mm, 150.53 mm, and 146.35 mm, respectively.
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