Mumbai Weather: Overnight Heavy Rainfall In Mumbai Throws City To Disarray, Watch Visuals | ABP News
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View In AppHeavy rains overnight in Mumbai have thrown the city into disarray, especially in low-lying areas where extensive waterlogging has been reported. From 1 am to 7 am on Monday, Mumbai received over 300 millimeters of rainfall, causing widespread disruption. Local train and bus services have been severely affected, making commuting difficult for residents. In response to the inclement weather and to ensure the safety of students, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for the first session for all government and private schools and colleges within the BMC jurisdiction. The BMC stated that the decision regarding the next session will be announced after a thorough review of the weather conditions. The situation remains precarious as the BMC has indicated that more rain is expected throughout the day. Many parts of the city, particularly low-lying areas, are struggling with significant water accumulation, which has led to further complications in transportation and daily activities. Authorities are on high alert, monitoring the situation closely to provide timely updates and assistance to the public. Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel until the weather improves. Emergency services and the BMC are working round the clock to address the challenges posed by the heavy rainfall and to restore normalcy in the affected areas.