Although rainfall has eased in Mumbai, the impact of the recent downpour continues to be felt in coastal Raigad district.
In Pen taluka's Kharepaat-Shirki region, traditional salt producers have suffered extensive losses after heavy rain, tidal surges, overflowing creeks and breached embankments allowed seawater to flood salt pans. Around 2,000 tonnes of salt, which had been stored under protective plastic covers after months of labour, were damaged.
The region still supports nearly 150 acres of traditional salt production using natural seawater. In addition to losses faced by salt workers, nearly 12,000 tonnes of paddy stored at a government procurement centre were reportedly soaked due to flooding.
With humidity increasing and temperatures climbing once again, residents across Mumbai and surrounding districts are now closely watching for the return of widespread monsoon showers.