Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra received 241 mm rainfall in 24 hours period from 8.30 am on Sunday making it the rainiest place, according to Skymet Weather.
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Mumbai Rains Live News Updates, Traffic And Local Train Status For Today, August 5, 2019: Mahabaleshwar Becomes Rainiest Place with 241 mm Rainfall in 24 Hours
Amid incessant rainfall over the last couple of days in Mumbai, the BMC on Sunday declared that schools, colleges and other educational institutions will remain closed in the maximum city on Monday. Find live updates and news regarding Mumbai rains here.
05 Aug, 15:20 (IST)
IMD Mumbai: Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely to occur at isolated places in Raigad tomorrow (August 6). Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely to occur at isolated places in Raigad & Thane on August 7.
05 Aug, 12:33 (IST)
The rain has taken a break leading to the resumption of train services of the Central Railway (CR) on Monday which had remained suspended for most of Sunday.
05 Aug, 11:05 (IST)
For the benefit of Karjat commuters, we are starting shuttle service between Karjat & Panvel to enable them to travel on harbour/trans harbour/mainline suburban section of CR.
Check the schedule here:
05 Aug, 10:08 (IST)
Waterlogging reported in many areas of Vasai, Virar, Nala Sopara and other cities in Palghar district following heavy rainfall on Sunday.
05 Aug, 09:29 (IST)
IMD Mumbai: Intermittent rain or showers with heavy rainfalls at isolated places likely in city and suburbs today.
05 Aug, 09:27 (IST)
With continuous rains submerging the maximum city for the last couple of days, the Maharashtra government declared holiday for all private and public schools and colleges in Mumbai on Monday.
05 Aug, 09:23 (IST)
Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer: Mumbai, Central Railway's all suburban services are operational except Ambernath to Karjat. Staff is working round the clock to restore this section too, as soon as possible.
05 Aug, 09:21 (IST)
Several passengers were stranded at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) railway station on Sunday after the Central Railway (CR) announced the cancellation and diversion of trains due to the heavy showers and water-logging in Mumbai. Following which, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) workers provided refreshments to passengers stranded at the station.
Mumbai, August 5: Amid incessant rainfall over the last couple of days in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday, August 4, declared that schools, colleges and other educational institutions will remain closed in the maximum city on Monday to make sure students are safe from flooding reported in some areas. Mumbai Schools and Colleges to be Shut on Monday Amid Heavy Rains.
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), in last 24 hours, Mumbai received around 100mm rain while suburbs Navi Mumbai and Thane recorded over 250 mm rainfall. Intermittent rain with heavy to very heavy downpour is expected in the city and extremely heavy showers at isolated places for the next 24 hours.
Even on Monday, Waterlogging has been reported in many areas of Vasai, Virar, Nala Sopara, Mira Road, Bhayander, Bhiwandi, Thane City, Titwala, Ulhasnagar, Kalyan, Roha, Pali, Karjat, and Mangaon. Western Railway: 70 Suburban Services Cancelled, 100 Delayed Following Water-Logging.
At least four people died in rain-related incidents in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar district, while a man went missing after he fell into an open sewage line t Dharavi. The BMC, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are on high alert from any possible events in the city.
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