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The Andheri Subway in Mumbai has been closed for vehicular movement following waterlogging from the persistent rainfall.
The downpours have brought back woes for Mumbai and the suburbs, with waterlogging reported from several low-lying areas in the city. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Maharashtra on Thursday and has predicted extremely heavy rainfall.
⛈️ Tansa Lake, one of the lake supplying water to the Mumbai, has started overflowing at around 4:16 PM today. Three gates of the Tansa Dam have been opened, releasing water at a rate of 3,315 cusecs. The full storage capacity of Tansa Lake is 14,508 crore liters.#MumbaiRains… pic.twitter.com/AEmT4g8bEp
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 24, 2024
⛈️ Vihar Lake, one of the 7 lakes supplying water to the entire Mumbai metropolitan area, started overflowing at around 3:50 AM today. The full storage capacity of Vihar Lake is 2,769.8 crore liters (27,698 million liters).#MumbaiRains #MyBMCUpdate@CMOMaharashtra… pic.twitter.com/jRtZ0hmlNK
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 25, 2024
⛈️ Modak-Sagar Lake, one of the 7 lakes supplying water to the entire Mumbai metropolitan area, started overflowing at around 10:40 AM today. Modak-Sagar Lake is the fourth lake to overflow this season. The full storage capacity of Modak-Sagar Lake is 12,892.5 crore liters… pic.twitter.com/56p8OWAX6D
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 25, 2024
The heavy rainfall overnight has disrupted some public transport services causing inconvenience to countless commuters. Waterlogging in Andheri following heavy rainfall; Andheri Subway closed for vehicular movement.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Waterlogging in Andheri following heavy rainfall; Andheri Subway closed for vehicular movement. pic.twitter.com/9iCTm03w1S
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2024
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, “Today’s weather forecast at 8 am suggests moderate to heavy rain in the city and suburbs.”
The forecast indicates the possibility of very heavy rainfall in isolated places. Occasional gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph are also very likely.
As per the BMC, Vihar Lake, one of the 7 lakes supplying water to the entire Mumbai metropolitan area, started overflowing at around 3.50 AM today. The full storage capacity of Vihar Lake is 2,769.8 crore litres (27,698 million litres).
Taking to its official social media handle on X, BMC posted a video of the overflowing lake.
Heavy rains have been lashing parts of Mumbai. Visuals from Vile Parle and the Western Express Highway show commuters making their way through the downpours.
Additionally, the Indian Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Maharashtra on Thursday and has predicted extremely heavy rainfall.
On Wednesday, an orange alert has also been issued in the state warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) from July 26 to July 27 in Maharashtra. An orange alert was also issued for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts in Maharashtra’s Konkan region.
🌧️The reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai are experiencing heavy rains, resulting in a steady increase in water storage.
💧Currently, four reservoirs – Vihar, Tulsi, Tansa & Modaksagar – are overflowing. As of 6 a.m. today, the water stock in the reservoirs reached 66.77%.… pic.twitter.com/VsGknKrWTC
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 25, 2024
On Thursday the Brihan Mumbai Metropolitan Council (BMC) said that on Thursday and Friday, there would be moderate to heavy rain in the city and suburbs with the possibility of very heavy rainfall at isolated places. Occasional gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph are very likely.
On Thursday High Tide is expected at 2:51 PM. Mumbai city and suburbs are also likely to experience moderate to heavy rains at some places.
Earlier on Wednesday, Mumbai local train services were affected for nearly 30-45 minutes when a bamboo structure fell on the overhead cable system between Matunga and Sion stations. The accident impacted several train operations, causing inconvenience to daily commuters.
Airlines like Indigo & Air India also issued an advisory for flights from Mumbai amid heavy rains in the city.
(With Inputs From ANI)
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