Several areas in Mumbai have been waterlogged, slowing down traffic, after heavy rain lashed the city earlier today. Complaints of waterlogging have poured in from low-lying areas such as Gandhi Market, Dadar, Hindmata, Parel, Andheri subway and Sion.
However, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) spokesperson said that there is no report of waterlogging.
Mumbai local trains and buses
The Western Railway and Central Railway reported that local trains were running on schedule. However, some commuters claimed that Central Railway services experienced delays of 10-15 minutes.
A Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) spokesperson said that no bus route was diverted anywhere in the city and suburbs due to the rain.
IMD’s forecast for Mumbai
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted moderate to heavy rain in Mumbai, according to an official. There will be a high tide of 3.78 meters in the Arabian Sea at 10:03 am and another high tide of 3.23 meters at 9:35 pm, the official added.
Following light rainfall over the past two to three days, precipitation intensified from Wednesday evening onwards, with Mumbai receiving more showers compared to the suburbs.
According to a civic official, in the 24-hour period ending at 8 am, the island city recorded an average of 83 mm rainfall, while eastern parts received 45 mm and western areas experienced a 39 mm downpour.
The IMD’s forecast for the next 24 hours from 8 am on Thursday predicts moderate to heavy rain in the city and suburbs, with the possibility of very heavy rain at isolated places.
(With PTI inputs)