Mumbai rains LIVE: Roads closed, trains cancelled, rescheduled as rain wreaks havoc amid IMD's red alert
Mumbai continues to be on Indian Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert a day after extremely heavy rainfall brought the financial capital to a standstill. Palghar
Mumbai continues to be on Indian Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert a day after extremely heavy rainfall brought the financial capital to a standstill. Palghar and Thane are also on red alert today. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) alerted against heavy showers today in Greater Mumbai region and also issued high tide warning. A high tide of 4.19 meters is likely on 5 July, which is expected to peak around 3:22 PM. Warning against inclement weather conditions, BMC in a post on X stated, “Citizens should remain vigilant and only step out of their homes if absolutely necessary. Furthermore, they should strictly follow the instructions issued from time to time by the administration. In case of an emergency, immediately contact the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's helpline number 1916 for assistance.” Also Read | Railways postpones formal launch of bullet train tunneling work On Saturday, the railway ministry postponed the formal launch of tunnel-boring work for the bullet train project in Mumbai amid IMD's red alert. "Considering the adverse weather conditions, we have decided to postpone the formal launch by the Hon'ble Railway Minister of the underground tunnel boring work using tunnel boring machines for the first time on the bullet train project," PTI quoted a senior official as saying.
View full Image View full Image Mumbai, Palghar and Thane are on IMD's red alert today Several key roads were shut for traffic movement on Saturday due to waterlogging and rain related incidents. Mumbai Traffic Police advisory suggested that traffic movement was disrupted at Andheri Subway (D.N.Nagar), Malad Subway South and North Bound, J Tata Road Near Star Bajar (Marine Drive), Cigarette Factory VKC Society Chakala (Sahar), South and North bound at Rolta Junction (MIDC area), Birsa Munda Chowk towards Powai, Poisar Subway (Samtanagar) South and North Bound, Kurla Depot to Kamani Junction and Chembur SCLR underpass (descent), among other routes. Also Read | IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Thane amid heavy rain forecast State Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan on Saturday said that the rescue teams have been deployed to aid the public affected by heavy rains. “More than 200mm rain has occurred in 12 hours, which is very heavy rain - I mean, for Mumbai, it is very heavy rain. I would request all tourists, people who are going out for sightseeing. NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed. Our teams are stationed near manholes.
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