Mumbai, August 3: High tide is expected in Mumbai even as heavy rainfall continued to lash the city since early Saturday morning, causing water-logging and flooding of tracks at several railway stations across the city on all three lines - Western, Central and Harbour. The high tide is expected at  1.44 PM today, on Saturday and the height of the tide is expected to be 4.90 meters. Mumbai Rains Live News Updates, Traffic And Local Train Status For Today, August 3, 2019.

While Mumbai is being battered by the monsoon rains, extremely heavy rainfall is being reported from Palghar, parts of Maharashtra and Vadodara in Gujarat. The heavy downpour resulted in flood-like situations in the 'Maximum City', leading to traffic congestion on roads. Thane Rains: Roads Flooded, Railway Tracks Waterlogged, Schools Shut, More Rainfall Expected in Next Few Hours.

"As per IMD, there is a warning of heavy rainfall today along with a high tide of 4.90 meters at 1.44 PM We appeal citizens to avoid venturing near sea or walking in water logged areas. In any emergency call us on 1916," tweeted the BMC.

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Among the hardest hit parts in Mumbai are Thane and Malad. Heavy water-logging has been reported in Thane as flood like scenes emerge from the streets.

Palghar Collector Kailash Shinde has issued orders that all schools and colleges in Palghar will remain closed today, in view of continuous rainfall in the area. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has also predicted, "Intense rainfall to continue in North Konkan areas including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar for the next 4-6 hours."

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