Mumbai has been facing relentless rainfall for five consecutive days, leading to significant disruptions in daily life. The city's extensive local train network has been partially affected as rainwater inundates the railway tracks, causing delays and inconvenience for commuters.
WEATHER INFO- Nowcast warning issued at 0700 Hrs IST dated 22.07.2024: Moderate spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the district of Mumbai during next 3-4 hours. -IMD @moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNewslive @DDNewsHindi @airnewsalerts @AkashvaniAIR pic.twitter.com/Gvxj9gcAuP— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 22, 2024
Forecast of Continued Heavy Rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the situation might worsen as heavy showers are expected to continue for the next 2-3 days. Mumbai and its surrounding suburbs have already received over 100 mm of rainfall within a 12-hour period, from Sunday morning to 8 PM on July 21.
IMD Alerts and Predictions
Regional Alerts
The IMD has issued alerts for several regions across Maharashtra, predicting very heavy rains in districts like Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Satara. Specific alerts include:
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Yellow Alert: For 16 districts including Thane, Pune, Palghar, and Nagpur.
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Red Alert: For parts of central Maharashtra until July 24, encompassing Mumbai and its surrounding areas.
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Orange Alert: For Mumbai on July 23 and continued heavy rainfall predictions for Mumbai city, suburbs, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts.
Broader Region Alerts
The IMD has also extended alerts to neighboring regions:
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Red Alert: For Gujarat, Konkan, Goa until July 24, and West Madhya Pradesh on July 22.
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High Tide Alert: Specifically for Mumbai on Monday afternoon.
Impact on Infrastructure and Daily Life
The incessant rain has caused severe waterlogging, impacting both local train services and road traffic across the city. The heavy rainfall has also led to the diversion of several flights. Notable incidents include:
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Traffic and Waterlogging: Multiple areas reported significant traffic snarls and waterlogging, causing widespread disruption.
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Structural Damage: A mobile tower collapsed in Bhandup, damaging several houses, although no casualties were reported.
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Public Services: Images of waterlogged police stations have surfaced, highlighting the extensive impact of the rains.
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School Closures: In response to the heavy rainfall warnings, the administration has declared a holiday for schools in several districts. These include Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli in the Vidarbha region, as well as four tehsils in Raigad district along the coastal belt of Maharashtra.
Deployment of NDRF Teams
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed across Maharashtra to provide relief and assistance amid the heavy rainfall warnings. In addition to regular deployments in Mumbai and Nagpur, NDRF teams have been stationed in various other locations such as Vasai (Palghar), Thane, Ghatkopar, Powai (Kurla), Mahad (Raigad), Khed and Chiplun (Ratnagiri), Kudal (Sindhudurg), Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has urged officials to remain on high alert and coordinate with various agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens. Regular updates from the IMD are crucial for effective planning and response.
Broader Rainfall Forecasts for India
West, Central, East, and South Peninsular India
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Widespread Rainfall: Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning is expected over the next five days.
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Orange Alert: Very heavy rainfall likely over East Madhya Pradesh (July 22-24), Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Coastal Karnataka (July 22), Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat (July 25-26), West Madhya Pradesh and Odisha (July 23-24).
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Heavy Rainfall: Coastal and South Interior Karnataka (July 22-26), Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Telangana (July 22), Odisha, Kerala and Mahe, North Interior Karnataka (July 22, 25-26), Jharkhand (July 22-25), Gangetic West Bengal (July 22-24), Madhya Pradesh (July 25-26), Chhattisgarh (July 23-24).
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Strong Winds: Surface winds (30-40 kmph) expected over south peninsular India for the next two days.
VIDEO | Mumbai received heavy rains in last 12 hours. It has led to waterlogging at many places. Visuals are from Navi Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/nGnHLJcNr5— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 22, 2024
Northwest India
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Scattered Rainfall: Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and isolated rainfall over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, West Rajasthan for the next five days.
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Orange Alert: Very heavy rainfall likely over Uttarakhand (July 22-23), West Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana (July 23), and East Rajasthan (July 23-24).
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Heavy Rainfall: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan (July 22-26), Punjab & Haryana-Chandigarh (till July 24), East Uttar Pradesh (July 23-26).
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Weather Conditions: Hot and humid weather expected over West Rajasthan for the next two days, with above-normal temperatures and high humidity over Punjab and Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi.
Mumbai : Heavy to very heavy Rainfall during past
24 hours till 0830 hours IST of 22.07.2024#weatherupdate #significantrainfall #heavyrain #Mumbai #mumbairains @moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNational @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/H0d5cIUZdL— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 22, 2024
Northeast India
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Widespread Rainfall: Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning over Northeast India for the next five days.
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Heavy Rainfall: Likely over Assam and Meghalaya for the next five days, and over Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur until July 24.
Mumbai's monsoon challenges are a part of a broader weather pattern affecting various regions across India. The city's preparedness and response, coupled with timely alerts and deployment of resources, are crucial in mitigating the impact of these heavy rains. The IMD's continuous monitoring and updates play a vital role in ensuring public safety and coordinated disaster management efforts.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: High tide alert in Mumbai following incessant heavy rainfall.
Visuals from Marine Drive. pic.twitter.com/ghQws4YJLZ— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2024
With inputs from agencies
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