Mumbai rain: Heavy showers cause waterlogging, traffic diverted, IMD predicts more rainfall for next 4 days
2 min read 25 Jun 2023, 06:31 AM ISTMumbai is predicted to experience heavy rainfall in the next four to five days, with the Indian Meteorological Department issuing a 'yellow alert'. The southwest monsoon is expected to arrive today, coinciding with Skymet weather agency's earlier prediction for June 27.
PremiumMumbai witnessed a significant delay in the monsoon, however, the city finally received heavy rainfall on Saturday, June 24. As a result, the Andheri subway in Maharashtra's capital city was closed for vehicular movements after rain caused waterlogging yesterday. The traffic was diverted towards the Swami Vivekananda road.
Media reports stated that Mumbai received over 100 mm of rainfall from 4 pm to 8 pm on Saturday. Areas like Dahisar recorded 143 mm, Marol 119 mm, Dindoshi 115 mm, Borivali 103 mm, Fort 98 mm, Matunga 88 mm, Ghatkopar 96 mm, and Vikrohli 119 mm of rainfall.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) also posted several videos of waterlogging caused due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Saturday.
“Due to waterlogging, Andheri Subway is closed for vehicular movement. Traffic is diverted toward SV Road Pls use capt Vinayak gore for travel 2 East," the BMC tweeted yesterday.
Take a look at the videos below,
Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department issued a 'yellow alert' for Mumbai and predicted heavy rainfall in the next four to five days. The southwest monsoon is likely to reach today, as per the weather department.
"Rainfall intensity to gradually increase over parts of Maharashtra during next 4-5 days. Indication of expected severe weather in the next 5 days, " said Regional Meteorological Centre.
The city faced a significant rainfall deficit in the first month of the season. Normally, the monsoon officially begins in Mumbai around June 10 or 11.
Skymet weather agency had said that monsoon is expected to arrive in Mumbai by June 27. The weather tracking agency predicted that Mumbai can witness one of the most delayed monsoons this year. Its arrival date will coincide with the earlier record date of June 27. Skymet predicted heavy rainfall for 2-3 days beginning on 27 June and lasting till end of the month.
Notably, the monsoon hit several parts of the country a few days back, giving people relief from the scorching heat.
