In Mumbai Monsoon Mayhem: Flooding and Transport Chaos After Heavy Rain

 

In Mumbai Monsoon Mayhem: Flooding and Transport Chaos After Heavy Rain

On the morning of July 8th, heavy rainfall occurred in Mumbai city and surrounding areas from 1 AM to 7 AM. Due to intense rain in some low-lying areas, flooding occurred, affecting suburban train services. Officials stated that local train services on the Central Railway routes were severely affected, and some areas recorded over 300 mm of rainfall overnight, causing waterlogging on various roads in Mumbai.

 

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated the morning warning of heavy rainfall expected on July 8th. Authorities mentioned that suburban services on Central and Harbour railway lines were severely affected due to waterlogging on tracks.

 

The Disaster Management Department of the municipal corporation stated that suburban services on both Central Railway routes resumed at 6:45 AM. It was reported that the highest rainfall during this period was recorded at 315 mm in the Ghatkopar area and 314 mm in the Powai area.

 

After heavy rainfall, police and district officials rescued several tourists and trekkers stranded near the Raigad Fort hill in Mumbai. Located about 170 km from Mumbai, the fort has been closed to visitors until July 31st due to the heavy rainfall in the Raigad district of Maharashtra.

 

An officer from the Mahad Police Station mentioned that tourists faced difficulties on the fort's 'Pheri Marg' (stairway road) due to conditions resembling floods. Raigad police and district administration teams safely evacuated tourists and trekkers.

 

Due to heavy rainfall, nearly 50 airline flights were cancelled by 11 AM. IndiGo issued an advisory stating, "Flights coming to Mumbai have been affected due to heavy rains. Contact our on-ground team to choose alternative flights or claim a full refund, https://bit.ly/3MxSLeE for immediate assistance."