Intense rainfall batters Mumbai

Mumbai rains: IMD predicts heavy rain for 48 hrs, CM Thackeray puts BMC on alert

Heavy rain lashed parts of Mumbai on Wednesday, disrupting normal life. Neighbouring Thane and Palghar districts of also saw heavy showers. Rains also lashed Pune, Satara and Kolhapur districts in western Maharashtra. Severe waterlogging was witnessed on several roads and low-lying areas. Local train services were affected due to waterlogging on rail tracks. Trees fell due to gusty winds and damaged vehicles. Water entered the state-run J J Hospital in the Byculla area as the rain continued to pound through the day. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray asked the Mumbai municipal corporation to stay on high alert in the view of more rain forecast for Thursday. Teams of NDRF have been stationed at many places to deal with any eventualities. Indian Meteorological Department has predicted intense rainfall in Mumbai for the next 48 hours. CM Thackeray has also asked people to stay indoors and venture out only for essential work. He took stock of situation and asked BMC to coordinate with police, railway authorities and NDRF. Thackeray directed authorities to monitor situation arising out of disruption of uprooting of trees, waterlogging.

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Unknown miscreants vandalize Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's house in Dadar

Premises of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's house 'Rajgruha' in Dadar was vandalized by unknown miscreants on July 07. Grandson of Dr. BR Ambedkar said, "I appeal everyone to maintain peace. It is true that two men came to Rajgruha and tried to vandalize CCTV camera as well as other things. Police immediately took note of it and all the officers have already reached the spot and are investigating it further. They have done good job hence I request all to maintain peace and not to gather near Rajgruha."

Watch: NDRF carries out rescue operation in Gujarat's flood-affected Valsad

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel carried out rescue operations in the flood-affected areas of Valsad on August 5. They rescued several people and took them to safe places. Valsad had recorded over 350 mm rains on August 03. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall in Gujarat till 6th August.

Downpour continues in Mumbai, IMD predicts intense rainfall for 48 hours

Mumbai received heavy rainfall on August 05 which led to water-logging at Church Gate area. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), intense rainfall is likely to occur in Mumbai for next 48 hours.

Mumbai Rain: Heavy downpour disrupts normal life, IMD issues red alert

Severe water logging was witnessed in various parts of Mumbai following incessant rainfall in the city on August 05. Heavy downpour has disrupted normal life. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Pune, Nashik and some other parts of Maharashtra for August 05. The red alert was issued for the second consecutive day. Rains have been lashing Mumbai and adjoining districts since August 04.