Updated: July 8, 2024 6:17 PM IST 
Mumbai received heavy rainfall on Sunday which led to water-logging, massive traffic congestion on roads, and delays in train and flight services. The, which included heavy overnight showers, is expected to persist this week. Amid the downpour, 51 flights were cancelled to and from Mumbai till 11 am. Train and BEST bus services were affected due to submerged tracks and roads, and traffic movement was paralysed across the city. The BMC has declared a holiday for all BMC, Government and Private schools and colleges due to the weather situation today. Weather forecast of IMD stated that it would be a rainy day for Mumbai as moderate to heavy rains would occur throughout the day on July 8. The local weather department said that there was a continuous rain in Mumbai’s Dindoshi early Monday as several parts of the area had waterlogged. The IMD had predicted a rainfall warning in Maharashtra that spans over three to four days. The MeT department said that there will be heavy rain in the Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada districts from July 8 to July 10, 2024.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy to very heavy rain is expected for today. Additionally, at 1:57 PM today, there will be a 4.40 m high tide in the sea. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, in a post on X, indicated that all emergency services are on high alert.
The city recorded over 300 mm of rain at various places in six hours from 1 am to 7 am, according to the civic officials. Several areas, including Andheri, Kurla, Bhandup, King’s Circle, and Dadar, among other locations, reported significant water accumulation. The incessant rain overwhelmed storm drains, causing traffic to come to a standstill in many parts of India’s financial capital.
Mass transportation in the form of local train services in Mumbai were affected on various routes due to waterlogging which resulted from the rainfall. Some sections of the city have been submerged in water after the heavy rains fell the other day.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Heavy rain in Mumbai causes waterlogging.
(Visuals from Dadar area) pic.twitter.com/Drx0FY6wEV — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
Due to waterlogging triggered by rain, many BEST buses diverted from their regular route, says BEST Bus Transport
Due to waterlogging triggered by rain, many BEST buses diverted from their regular route, says BEST Bus Transport
Mumbai | Due to waterlogging triggered by rain, many BEST buses diverted from their regular route, says BEST Bus Transport. pic.twitter.com/MO8cpwu5YE
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
The BMC has announced a holiday for the first session in all BMC, government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Monday in the view of a heavy rain alert.
The BMC will take the decision for the next session after reviewing the situation
Central Railway suburban services have been affected due to heavy rains in Mumbai. Train services are affected at Sion and between Bhandup and Nahur stations.
The Central Railways on Monday stated that the multiple trains were stopped as the water was above the tracks. The trains were stopped nearly for an hour.
The administration informed that the train services have been resumed, however, several routes remain affected due to the waterlogging on tracks.
In view of the unfavourable weather conditions in Delhi, the Vistara airline advised commuters to plan their journey to the airport accordingly. “Heavy traffic congestion and slow vehicle movement are expected enroute to Mumbai Airport today due to weather conditions. Customers are advised to allow more time for their journey to the airport,” the airline said in a statement.
#TravelUpdate: Heavy traffic congestion and slow vehicle movement are expected enroute to Mumbai Airport today due to weather conditions. Customers are advised to allow more time for their journey to the airport. Thank you.
— Vistara (@airvistara) July 8, 2024
#6ETravelAdvisory: Due to weather and subsequent air traffic congestion, flights to/from #Mumbai are impacted. Do keep a tab on your flight status at https://t.co/CjwsVzFov0. To explore alternate flights or request a full refund, visit https://t.co/ucmaFEO80X. https://t.co/QOMwUyHZZ7
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) July 7, 2024
IMD Director Sunil Kamble told ANI that around 270mm of rainfall was recorded between 2 AM and 6 AM on Monday. The Met Department has issued an ‘orange’ alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai for the next 24 hours.
Western Railway says, "Due to heavy rains in Mumbai since 2.30 am, there was water on tracks at some places. The high-capacity pumps installed at these locations were immediately put in service with staff monitoring the situation at all vulnerable locations. Due to these efforts,… pic.twitter.com/eELrAvZ5VT
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
Flight Services Affected
In view of the unfavourable weather conditions in Delhi, the Vistara airline advised commuters to plan their journey to the airport accordingly. “Heavy traffic congestion and slow vehicle movement are expected enroute to Mumbai Airport today due to weather conditions. Customers are advised to allow more time for their journey to the airport,” the airline said in a statement.
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The BMC has announced a holiday for the first session in all BMC, government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Monday in the view of a heavy rain alert.
The BMC will take the decision for the next session after reviewing the situation
Mumbai Rains: As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy to very heavy rain is expected for today. Additionally, at 1:57 PM today, there will be a 4.40 m high tide in the sea. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, in a post on X, indicated that all emergency services are on high alert.
Mumbai Rains: Several areas, including Andheri, Kurla, Bhandup, King’s Circle, and Dadar, among other locations, reported significant water accumulation
Mumbai Rains: The city recorded over 300 mm of rain at various places in six hours from 1 am to 7 am, according to the civic officials.
Mumbai Rains: Mumbai received heavy rainfall on Sunday which led to water-logging, massive traffic congestion on roads, and delays in train and flight services.
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