Mumbai and its surrounding regions are currently experiencing continuous heavy rainfall, leading to significant waterlogging in various locations. This situation is causing major disruptions for commuters and motorists, creating considerable inconvenience as travel becomes increasingly difficult.
Mumbai is likely to witness further rainfall on Monday as well. Despite the waterlogged conditions, passengers have been forced to wade through accumulated water to reach their destinations. Large crowds of passengers were also seen inside the station premises amid the ongoing rainfall. Meanwhile, heavy rains have continued to lash Vasai-Virar city since Saturday night. Heavy rainfall has also continued in Mumbai’s Dadar area, leading to inconvenience for commuters travelling through the locality. The railway tracks at Kurla station have also been flooded following the continuous downpour, affecting movement in and around the station. Isolated areas may also experience isolated heavy rain.
Due to the persistent rainfall, several roads in Nalasopara, including areas around Centre Park and Tulinj Bridge, have become waterlogged, creating difficulties for motorists as well as pedestrians during the morning hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar for Sunday, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and strong winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph at some places. The weather department said, “The sky will generally remain cloudy with occasional moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by lightning and strong winds of 40-50 kmph.
