Heavy overnight rains lashed Mumbai and adjoining areas causing water logging in several low-lying areas. Rains have been wreaking havoc over the city for the past two days.
In a span of 24 hours from 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Santa Cruz observatory recorded 88 mm of rainfall with Colaba received almost double the amount, close to 152 mm.
Mumbai has received the heaviest and longest bout of rain since July 26, 2005, when the city was devastated by floods.
Many spots across the metropolis including Hindmata area in suburban Dadar, Sion, Matunga, and some parts in Andheri were waterlogged due to the incessant showers leading to traffic snarls and chaos on the roads.
#Traffic moving slow at multiple places across the city due to heavy downpour & water https://t.co/B9OYwCWL9p with care Mumbai #MumbaiRains
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 29, 2017Suburban railway services were also delayed in the morning and trains were running up to 20 minutes behind schedule, stranding daily office commuters especially on the Harbour and Central line.
Mumbai: Movement of trains affected after heavy rain fall; visuals from Bandra Railway Station #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/Qa5UesAf26
— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2017The rain reduced visibility, forcing airport authorities to divert flights. "Flights were delayed by around 20 minutes," said Veena Chiplunkar, a spokeswoman for the Mumbai International Airport, to NDTV.
This is Mumbai Airport right now.
— Varun Singh (@singhvarun) August 29, 2017
PS: a journo friend shared it. pic.twitter.com/5BCYYaNY9t
"The metropolis has received heavy rainfall since last night. Between 8.30 am and 12 pm today, the city received 85 mm rainfall," said Sudhir Naik, Deputy Municipal Commissioner, to PTI.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said the situation was well under control and advised the citizens to step out of their homes only if necessary.
#MumbaiRains amar mahal junction. Visibility near zero. pic.twitter.com/SHwl8NhPOu
— dp.umashanker (@dpumashanker) August 29, 2017
Mumbai gets flooded every year during the monsoons. This is because Mumbai is situated in a low-lying land. Storm-water drains and waterways are constantly clogged by plastic garbage.
Almost like a typhoon! Stay away from trees and do not take shelter under the trees! Stay indoor! #MumbaiRains #MumbaiSinks pic.twitter.com/ajwqtUPhAi
— Jui Jadhav (@juiter) August 29, 2017
Officials have warned of a 4.81 metre high tide towards 4 pm coupled with heavy showers, which may cause flash floods in low-lying areas in the city.
High tide of 3.32mts at 16:30 Avoid waterfronts,sitting on tetrapods or on promenades. Pls cooperate with policemen on duty #MumbaiRains
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 29, 2017People have been tweeting of their woes and are cautioning others to stay safe.
Heavy rains predicted. Pls get back home & stay safe. Kudos to @MumbaiPolice & others who are out trying to ease the situation. #MumbaiRains
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 29, 2017While I do this,alerts showing up on my phone about the rains in Mumbai.Please stay safe and take care everyone.
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) August 29, 2017Brace yourself Mumbai. Heavy rain coming.
Plan ahead. Stay safe.#MumbaiRains #rain #weather… https://t.co/G9XEtu4TAR
The weather department has forecast heavy rains over the next 24 hours in Konkan and Mumbai regions.
If you are stuck on the road , kindly dial 100 or contact us on Twitter. We will assist you #MumbaiRains
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 29, 2017