Mumbai Rains: Waterlogging Reported In Several Areas Of MMR Amid Heavy Showers; IMD Issues Orange Alert

Mumbai: Several parts of Mumbai experienced severe waterlogging on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for the city. Areas such as Powai, Andheri, Jogeshwari and Sakinaka were among the worst affected. Visuals surfacing online showed vehicles stuck in traffic and waterlogged streets, particularly in the Jogeshwari and the roads of Sakinaka, where traffic movement was severely affected.

Despite recent infrastructure developments, including a newly laid sewerage line on DP Road 9 in Powai, the area was inundated. A video shared by the Chandivali Citizens Welfare Association (CCWA) highlighted the issue on their X page.

In response, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) acknowledged the issue, stating, "We regret your inconvenience. We have intimated @mybmcWardS to attend to the matter." The visuals from the different parts of the city surfaced online, including Navi Mumbai and the suburbs.

Mumbai Weather Update

Mumbai was witnessing heavy rain in the morning with a temperature of 28°C. Humidity levels are at 85 per cent, and winds are blowing at 19 km/h. Light rain is expected to continue throughout Tuesday, with temperatures ranging between 27°C and 30°C, generally hovering around 28°C to 29°C.

This pattern of mild temperatures and heavy rain is expected to persist through the week, with temperatures likely reaching 30°C on Wednesday. Similar conditions are forecast for Thursday and Friday, while the weekend will also maintain the trend of light rain and warm weather.

High Tide Alert For Mumbai

Heavy rain and high tides are anticipated in Mumbai, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a orange alert in the morning. The forecast includes heavy to very heavy showers, cloudy skies, and mild temperatures throughout the week. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had earlier issued high tide alerts for July 14 and 15.

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