Mumbai: An orange alert has been issued for Mumbai and surrounding districts on Monday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain for Mumbai, Palghar, and Raigad. Rainfall in Mumbai is expected to be slightly less intense during this period, but caution is warranted. Impact of Sunday Rain in Mumbai Intermittent heavy rain fell in Mumbai on Sunday, particularly in the western suburbs, with more than 50 mm of rain recorded in five hours. South Mumbai was the worst affected. Colaba recorded 93.2 mm of rain between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm, and Santacruz 54.7 mm of rain. A severe low pressure in the Bay of Bengal caused heavy rain in the Konkan region. Mumbai rains bring city to standstill; Red alert issued, flights and trains delayed Which Areas Are Affected? In addition to Mumbai, heavy rain is also expected in the Palghar and Raigad districts. Dahanu recorded 131 mm of rain as of 8:30 am on Sunday, while Mangaon in Raigad recorded 102 mm, and Matheran recorded 84.2 mm. This has led to waterlogging and traffic jams in these areas. Waterlogging and Landslide Situation in Mumbai The Mumbai Municipal Corporation stated that stormwater drains, pump operators, and emergency teams are active due to the continuous rainfall. So far, no incidents of waterlogging or landslides have been reported in any area of the city. However, the Andheri Metro service was temporarily suspended due to the rain, disrupting traffic. Latest Update from Meteorological Department KS Hosalikar, former meteorologist at IMD Pune, stated that as of 6:15 am on September 29, most areas in Maharashtra are cloudy. Mumbai has received light to moderate rain in the past six hours, and this is likely to continue. Some places in Vidarbha will remain cloudy, while it is important to monitor the weather around Gujarat and the Arabian Sea. Mumbai Rains: BMC deploys personnel to monitor situation What Precautions Should Be Taken? In view of the orange alert, citizens have been advised to remain vigilant during rain, walk cautiously on roads, and avoid waterlogged areas. The administration is fully prepared, and emergency services are active. Heavy rain continues in Mumbai and surrounding areas. According to the Meteorological Department, the rain intensity will decrease on Monday, but caution is necessary. Municipal teams are constantly monitoring drainage and other arrangements to ensure Mumbaikars do not face any inconvenience. Therefore, it is important to keep an eye on rain and weather news.
