Explorer

Mumbai downpour: Here is what is going on in commercial capital of India

New Delhi: The State Disaster Management Authority has said rains in the Mumbai, which came to a standstill following incessant downpour on Tuesday, are likely to be lesser on Wednesday. Torrential rains pounded the metropolis throughout the day on Tuesday. The city gauged a whopping 298 mm of rainfall, the highest in a day in August since 1997. Here are live updates on Mumbai rains:
  • Man dies after falling into an open manhole on Dadar's Matkar road. Police register case on account of eyewitness (10:57 am)
  • Tree fell on a mini bus in Mumbai's Dadar West; No person was injured (10:50 am)
  • Operations are normal at Mumbai Airport as of now: Airport PRO (10:07 am)
  • Rain starts again in Mumbai
ALSO READ: Bad memories of 2005 Mumbai floods once again haunt Mumbaikars after this present torrential rains
  • "If you are stuck on the road , kindly dial 100 or contact us on Twitter. We will assist you," tweets Mumbai police
  • Also all educational institutions and many offices are closed today: Subhash Talekar, Spokesperson, Mumbai Dabbawala Association
  • Dabbawalas won't operate today as they were not able to collect back lunch boxes which they delivered yesterday: Subhash Talekar, Spokesperson
  • Train services resume on Harbour line; Visuals from Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar railway station
  • 3 dead after landslide in Vikhroli's Surya Nagar yesterday
"The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall for today. However, it is likely to be lesser compared to yesterday," a senior SDMA official said. The official also said teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on alert and the Navy too has kept divers and choppers on standby to evacuate people if needed. Schools and colleges have been asked to remain shut by authorities amid indications of a fresh spell of heavy showers in the megapolis. The city and its suburbs virtually have a public holiday on Wednesday with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis advising people to stay back home unless there is an emergency. (With inputs from agencies)

Top Headlines

Uttar Pradesh Draft Voter List Released, Names Removed From Rolls Also Made Public
Uttar Pradesh Draft Voter List Released, Names Removed From Rolls Also Made Public
Madhya Pradesh HC Rebukes State Govt Over Indore Water Contamination Status Report
Madhya Pradesh HC Rebukes State Govt Over Indore Water Contamination Status Report
'Politicised Unnecessarily': Madras HC Permits Karthigai Deepam On Thiruparankundram Hilltop
'Politicised Unnecessarily': Madras HC Permits Karthigai Deepam On Thiruparankundram Hilltop
‘Pakistan Mentality’: BJP Targets Left Groups Over Slogans Against Modi, Shah; JNUSU Issues Clarification
‘Pakistan Mentality’: BJP Targets Left Groups Over Slogans Against Modi, Shah; JNUSU Issues Clarification

Videos

Uttar Pradesh News: UP Draft Voter List Sparks Controversy; 2.79 Crore Names to be Removed
Patna News: Massive Fire Engulfs Saree Shop in Khusrupur Vegetable Market, Losses Worth Lakhs
Odisha News: Four Students Critically Injured After Being Set Ablaze by Classmate in Rayagada School
Delhi News: JNU Protests Erupt After Supreme Court Denies Bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
Bangladesh News: Two Hindus Killed in 24 Hours, Murders in Narsingdi Spark Concern Over Minority Safety

Photo Gallery

25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Embed widget