Monsoon In Mumbai: Waterlogging & Traffic Diversion In Several Areas, Local Train Services Hit

Overnight rain hit the country's financial capital, Mumbai. The low-lying areas were flooded due to heavy rain and traffic was diverted in many areas due to waterlogging.

Policemen hold an umbrella as they cross a road during monsoon rain, in Mumbai, Thursday, July 15, 2021. (PTI Photo)

Mumbai: It has been raining intermittently in Mumbai since this morning, due to which many low-lying areas are now facing the situation of waterlogging.  Roads are flooded in Andheri, Kurla, Hindmata, Sion, and Chembur.

Andheri subway and Malad subway had to be closed due to excessive rainwater. The rain also affected the movement of local trains. Local service on the Harbor line between CST and Mankhurd has come to a standstill.  

Due to rain in Shastrinagar, Goregaon, rainwater has partly submerged the colony. Heavy rain and waterlogging in the city caused many vehicles to partly submerge thus disrupting the traffic flow.

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Mumbai Local is running late between Vidyavihar-Kurla. Mumbai Local is running 20-25 minutes late on the Trans Harbor line. The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains in some places.

 

Mithi river is flowing above the danger mark in Mumbai due to heavy rains. Due to flood warnings, about 1200 people living near the river have been shifted to BMC school.

The entire road of Sion Gandhi Market has gone underwater, vehicles have also come to halt. The road leading from Sion Gandhi Market to Kurla has been blocked by traffic till Dadar and the Sion station is completely flooded.

The IMD had raised the alert level from 'Orange' to 'Red' the previous day. Intermittent rains have continued in the city since Tuesday night, due to which many areas have been flooded. National Weather Forecasting Center scientist, R.K. Genmani, said that a 'red alert' has been issued for Mumbai.