Mumbai Rain highlights: IMD issues yellow alert for Friday
Mumbai Rain highlights: In the ten-hour period between 12 pm and 6 pm on Wednesday, the city received an average rainfall of 76.45mm.
Mumbai Rain highlights: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation made an announcement on Thursday declaring the closure of all schools and colleges in Mumbai due to the forecast of extremely heavy rainfall in the city. This decision was taken after the India Meteorological Department upgraded the alert level from 'orange' to 'red,' indicating the prediction of intense rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs starting from 8 pm today until Thursday afternoon. The safety and well-being of the residents are of utmost importance, hence the precautionary measure to keep educational institutions closed during this period of anticipated heavy rainfall.
Since 12 pm on Wednesday, the city experienced heavy to very heavy rainfall in different areas. In the ten-hour period between 12 pm and 6 pm on Wednesday, the city received an average rainfall of 76.45mm. The eastern suburbs of Mumbai received an average rainfall of 58.01mm during this period, while the western suburbs received slightly more at 70.43mm. The rainfall has significantly affected various parts of the city and has likely led to waterlogging and other related issues in low-lying areas. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated on the weather alerts issued by the authorities to ensure their safety during this period of intense rainfall....Read More
Waterlogging in Nagpur amid heavy rainfall
Amid heavy rainfall several parts of Nagpur city witnessed waterlogging on Wednesday and Thursday. Due to severe waterlogging, Narendra Nagar Railway Under Bridge and Airport Entry road were closed on Thursday.
Over 100 mm downpour in Raigad in 24 hours; district clocks 64% of average seasonal rainfall so far
Maharashtra's Raigad district recorded an average 104 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 10 am on Wednesday, officials said.
The district has so far received 64 per cent of the average rainfall in this monsoon season, they said.
The Kundalika river in Raigad was flowing above the danger mark on Wednesday, the officials said.
The weather department on Tuesday night issued a 'red' alert for Wednesday, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places in Raigad district.
Parts of Mumbai received heavy rainfall on Wednesday
Parts of Mumbai received heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall from 8.30am Wednesday to 8.30am Thursday.
Bandra 106mm
Dahisar 70.5
Ram mandir 161.0
Chembur 86.5
Byculla 119.0
CSMT 153.5
Matunga 78.5
Sion 112.0
Colaba weather station received 223.2mm rain, while Santacruz recorded 145.1mm
South Mumbai received extremely heavy 24-hour rain ending 8.30am on Thursday. Colaba weather station received 223.2mm rain, while Santacruz recorded 145.1mm.
Heavy rainfall alert in Mumbai and suburbs around 9 am
As extremely heavy rainfall continues to batter in the city, there are chances that entire South Bombay, Western Suburbs, Central Suburbs will be under very heavy rain cover starting around 9-9:30 am. Several weather enthusiast, who regularly update people with Mumbai's weather shared the detail.
Holiday for all schools and colleges on Thursday
In the wake of heavy rainfall in the city, IMD has issued heavy rainfall alert, (red alert) for Thursday. As a precautionary measure, BMC chief Iqbal Singh has declared holiday for all the school and colleges in Mumbai.
Mumbai's Vihar and Tansa lakes over flow amid heavy rainfall
Amid heavy rainfall in the city for past few days, two of Mumbai lakes, Vihar and Tansa surpassed their maximum capacity on Wednesday.
As many city lakes reach their max capacity, how long Mumbaikars have to face water cut ?
As many city lakes breached their maximum capacity till Wednesday, there is still some time left for them to bear the water cuts. The BMC has made it clear that 10 per cent water cut will continue unless the overall stock in all the seven lakes touch the 70% mark.
More than 100 mm of rainfall in 12 hours in several parts of the city
Mumbai is on red alert due to extreme rainfall in the city. Several areas of Mumbai received more than 100 mm of rainfall in last 12 hours till 8 pm on Wednesday.
Areas like Fort, Colaba, Nariman Point, Elphinstone Road, Grant Road, and suburbs including Andheri, Marol, Jogeshwari, and Goregaon received more than 100 mm of rainfall in 12 hours ended at 8 pm on Wednesday.
With 1557.8 mm rainfall so far this month, Mumbai records its wettest July ever
After intense showers throughout the day, Mumbai registered its wettest July ever on Wednesday with the month so far witnessing a record 1557.8 mm rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The previous wettest July on record was in 2020 when 1,502 mm rainfall was logged by the IMD's Santacruz observatory (representative of Mumbai's suburbs).
“From July 1 to July 26, 2023 morning 0830 hours (8.30 am), Santacruz (observatory) had recorded 1,433 mm. So today, this record for wettest July has been broken at 2030 (8.30 pm) on July 26, 2023, with the Santacruz observatory recording a total of 1557.8 mm so far,” the IMD said.
Over 100 mm downpour in Raigad in 24 hours; district clocks 64% of average seasonal rainfall so far
Maharashtra's Raigad district recorded an average 104 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 10 am on Wednesday, officials said.
The district has so far received 64 per cent of the average rainfall in this monsoon season, they said.
The Kundalika river in Raigad was flowing above the danger mark on Wednesday, the officials said.
The weather department on Tuesday night issued a 'red' alert for Wednesday, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places in Raigad district.
Mumbai experiences moderate to heavy rainfall from July 25-26
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that Mumbai experienced moderate to heavy rainfall from July 25-26.
The Weather Department said that Mumbai recieved moderate to heavy rainfall from 8:30 AM on July 25 to 8:30 AM on July 26.
Local trains functioning normally
The heavy rain slowed down road traffic in Mumbai city and suburbs but services of local trains and BEST buses are normal with some delays.
Tansa Lake started overflowing
Among the 7 lakes that supply water to Mumbaikars, Tansa Lake has started overflowing on Wednesday at 4:35am
Vihar lake started overflowing
Out of the 7 lakes that supply water to Mumbai, Vihar lake started overflowing on Wednesday at 00:48 midnight, tweets BMC.
IMD issues ‘red’ alert for Mumbai amid heavy rain; schools, colleges shut. Top Updates
Incessant rain lashed parts of Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday which prompted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to upgrade the 'orange' alert to 'red' for the financial capital from Wednesday night till Thursday afternoon. Read more
‘Red alert’ sounded in city; schools, colleges to remain shut
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday night sounded a ‘red alert’ in the city, indicating ‘extremely heavy’ rain until 8.30am the next day. Minutes later, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared the closure of all schools and colleges on Thursday. Read more
The red alert is valid from 8 pm on Wednesday till July 27 afternoon
The red alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places, is valid from 8 pm on Wednesday till July 27 afternoon and covers Mumbai city and suburban areas.
Mumbai received 61.19 mm of rainfall till 4 pm on Wednesday
Incessant heavy rain lashed Mumbai on Wednesday, slowing down road traffic but services of suburban trains remained normal with slight delays. Amid the orange alert on Wednesday for Mumbai, the island city and suburbs have been receiving heavy downpours since morning. Mumbai city received 61.19 mm of rainfall between 8 am and 4 pm.
IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, and Gadhchiroli
IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Raigad (Navi Mumbai), Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, and Gadhchiroli till today
Mumbai Rain: Heavy downpour slowed down road traffic
The heavy rain, however, slowed down road traffic but services of local trains and BEST buses are normal with some delays
A spokesperson of BEST said buses on at least half a dozen routes were diverted in Andheri, Kurla and Aarey Colony due to waterlogging.
Six killed in lightning strikes in Chandrapur district
At least six persons, including five women, died after being struck by lightning in four places in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district in the last 24 hours, police officials said on Wednesday, PTI reported.
The electrical discharge from the sky also left seven woman injured, they said. Two women, aged 45 and 47, working in a paddy field died on the spot in a lightning strike at Delanwadi village in Sindewahi tehsil, some 75 km from the district headquarters, on Wednesday, an official said.
Average rainfall in Mumbai on Wednesday
The average rainfall in Mumbai Metropolitan on 26.07.2023 8 am to 10pm:
➡️Mumbai City- 101.35 mm.
➡️Eastern Suburbs- 87.54 mm.
➡️Western Suburbs- 102.55 mm.
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai throughout Wednesday
Incessant heavy rains lashed Mumbai throughout Wednesday, prompting the weather office to upgrade the 'orange' alert to 'red' with effect from Wednesday night till Thursday afternoon. The red alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places, is valid from 8 pm on Wednesday till July 27 afternoon and covers Mumbai city and suburban areas.
Mumbai University cancels all examinations tomorrow in view of heavy rain
The University of Mumbai has cancelled all examinations scheduled to be held on Thursday across the city owing to heavy rains. The new date will the announced later, the university said.
BMC declares holiday for schools and colleges in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday declared a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges on July 27 after the IMD issued a "red alert" for the metropolis. Iqbal Singh Chahal, municipal commissioner and administrator of the BMC, issued a statement about it on Wednesday night.
Traffic on Pune-Mumbai Expressway to be closed today from 12 noon to 2 pm
The traffic on Pune-Mumbai Expressway will be halted for two hours on Thursday. The traffic on the Pune to Mumbai lane will remain shut from 12 noon to 2 pm.
Mumbai records its wettest July ever
After intense showers throughout the day, Mumbai registered its wettest July ever on Wednesday with the month so far witnessing a record 1557.8 mm rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
IMD issues Red alert for Mumbai for today
Indian Meteorological Department (Mumbai) has issued Extremely Heavy Rainfall Warning (Red Alert) for Mumbai City & Suburban area from 8pm Wednesday till Thursday afternoon
Mumbai University cancels all examinations tomorrow in view of heavy rains
The University of Mumbai has cancelled all examinations scheduled for Thursday across the city due to heavy rains. The new date will the announced later, the university said.
Mumbai metropolitan receives heavy rainfall
Mumbai and its suburbs experienced heavy rainfall today, with several areas witnessing intense showers from 8 am to 10 pm.
Mumbai City: 101.35 mm
Eastern Suburbs: 87.54 mm
Western Suburbs: 102.55 mm
Mumbai Rain: Waterlogging in several areas including Veera Desai road, P D'mello road
Several roads including Veera Desai road, P D'mello road witnessed waterlogging issues after heavy rains in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Mumbai Rain: Amid heavy rains, IMD issues red alert for Mumbai and suburbs till July 27 afternoon
Incessant heavy rain lashed Mumbai prompting the Met department to upgrade the 'orange' alert to 'red' with effect from Wednesday night till Thursday afternoon, officials said.
The red alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places, is valid from 8 pm on Wednesday till July 27 afternoon which applies to Mumbai city and suburban areas, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said in a statement quoting IMD Mumbai.
Mumbai Rain: IMD issues extremely heavy rainfall warning for city
The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Mumbai City & Suburban area from 8pm today till tomorrow afternoon.
