Mumbai Rains: Thane and Raigad on ‘red alert’

MUMBAI woke up to yet another rain-soaked morning on Tuesday, as relentless downpours lashed the city and its suburbs.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai, advising residents to avoid coastal areas and low-lying zones prone to flooding.

Neighbouring districts were also placed under varying alerts — Thane, Raigad, Mumbai suburban uber red alert, Pune under Orange and Palghar under yellow alert.

An Orange Alert is typically issued when rainfall is expected to range between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm within 24 hours, signalling the likelihood of significant disruption due to heavy showers.

IMD Warns of More Rains and Strong Winds in Mumbai

According to the IMD, moderate rain is forecast across many parts of Mumbai and surrounding areas over the next four days. Short-term predictions warn of moderate rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds in some pockets of Mumbai and Thane over the next three to four hours.

The department has urged people to exercise caution when venturing outdoors, especially in areas prone to waterlogging and flash floods.

The IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Thane, Mumbai Suburban, Raigad, Ratnagiri on 15 July, an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Pune, Satara and Ahmednagar and a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Gadchiroli, Palghar, Sangli, Kolhapur and Gondia. 

Mumbai Rains: Flight Disruptions

IndiGo, Spicejet, Akasa Air have issued a travel advisory warning of flight delays on 15 July.

Heavy rains led to waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, causing delays and inconvenience to commuters during peak hours.

The Mumbai Traffic Police announced the closure of Andheri Subway in Andheri West after nearly two feet of water accumulated, forcing traffic diversions via Gokhale Bridge.