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Mumbai has come to a halt due to persistent rain that started overnight and continued into the morning, resulting in significant waterlogging in various parts of the city and interfering with transportation and flight operations. Areas such as Kurla, Sion, Dadar, and Parel have been heavily impacted, with images showing vehicles navigating through flooded streets this morning. Weather reports indicate that from 6 am to 7 am today, Nariman Point recorded 40 mm of rainfall, Grant Road received 36 mm, Colaba had 31 mm, and Byculla saw 21 mm of rain. Light rainfall is currently being observed in both the eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai, the officials stated.
The inclement weather has disrupted some flights arriving at and departing from the city. SpiceJet issued a notice to travelers stating, "Due to adverse weather conditions (heavy rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all flights may experience delays or cancellations. Passengers are urged to monitor their flight status." Similarly, Air India warned that "Rain and thunderstorms are affecting flight operations in Mumbai. To facilitate smooth travel, we advise passengers to check their flight status before arriving at the airport." The relentless rain has also caused water to accumulate on railway tracks, leading to delays in suburban train services, which were reported to be running five to ten minutes late. However, officials mentioned that these services are currently operating normally. Heavy rains and waterlogging have been persistent in parts of Mumbai since the previous week. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has advised residents to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
#WATCH | Rain lashes several parts of Navi Mumbai as Southwest Monsoon arrives in Maharashtra.
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Furthermore, the BMC, along with the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), has listed 96 buildings deemed unsafe during the monsoon, advising approximately 3,100 residents to relocate to safer locations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for heavy rainfall today in the districts of Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, while an 'orange' alert for very heavy rainfall is in effect for Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. According to the meteorological office, thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours and strong winds of 50-60 km per hour may occur in various districts across Maharashtra in the coming three to four hours. The state government has urged residents to remain vigilant. Earlier today, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited Baramati's rain-affected areas to assess the situation. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde have instructed all security agencies to stay alert.
On Sunday, the southwest monsoon reached Maharashtra, marking the earliest start of the seasonal rains in the state in 35 years, according to the weather authorities. It is anticipated to move into Mumbai and several other regions within the following three days. The India Meteorological Department indicated that conditions are favorable for further progression into additional areas of the central Arabian Sea, more regions of Maharashtra including Mumbai, parts of Karnataka such as Bengaluru, various areas of Andhra Pradesh, the remaining portions of Tamil Nadu, more locations in the west-central and North Bay of Bengal, as well as some areas in the northeastern states over the next three days. The monsoon had previously arrived in Kerala on Saturday, which is almost a week earlier than the standard onset date of June 1.
