The India Meteorological department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall alert for tomorrow, Sunday, predicting massive downpour in Mumbai and suburban region.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has warned citizens against venturing around the sea.
Message by BMC Commissioner:
Flight operations have resumed to normal as the rainfall has lost intensity. Although the downpour continues, water levels have receded in most parts of the city.
"Flight operations, at the airport, are normal with a few delays," said the Public Relations Officer of Mumbai International Airports Limited (MIAL).
The orange alert, which was issued in Kalyan, Raigad, Thane and other peripheries of Mumbai suburban region, will continue to remain as rainfall is still continuing in the region.
In 24 hours, from 8:30 am on Friday till 8:30 am on Saturday, Badlapur recorded rainfall of 338 mm.
PIB shared the image of passengers in Mahalaxmi Express who were recused by the multi-agency operation, including NDRF, Navy, IAF.
Maharashtra: People wade through chest-deep water in Ulhasnagar of Thane district. Several parts of the state are flooded due to heavy rainfall.
Maharashtra: Streets flooded in Bhiwandi due to heavy rainfall in the region.
Home Minister Amit Shah: Teams of NDRF, Navy, IAF, Railways and state administration have safely rescued all the 700 passengers stranded on Mahalaxmi Express near Mumbai. We were closely monitoring the entire operation. Kudos to the rescue teams for their exemplary effort.
In 24 hours, from 8:30 am on Friday till 8:30 am on Saturday, Mumbai's Santa Cruz recorded rainfall of 219 mm.
A special train with 19 coaches will leave from Kalyan to Kolhapur with the passengers of Mahalaxmi Express, says Central Railway.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai: Due to the strengthening of monsoon currents and the formation of a low-pressure area over North West Bay of Bengal, the rainfall intensity is very likely to increase over North Konkan during next 48 hours.
"All passengers have been evacuated safely," says Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer on Mahalaxmi Express rescue operation
Sunil Udasi, Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer on Mahalaxmi Express rescue operation: More than 600 passengers have been rescued so far.
Maharashtra: Aerials shots of Mahalaxmi Express rescue operation. More than 500 passengers have been rescued so far.
Traffic police on Saturday appealed to commuters to avoid taking Mumbai-Pune expressway heavy rainfall has Reduced the visibility.
India Meteorological Department (IMD): Raigad, Thane, Palghar and some of the parts of Ratnagiri in Maharashtra to witness scattered heavy rainfall, and extra heavy rainfall at isolated places, today and tomorrow.
Maharashtra Government writes to NDRF, Air Command, Navy, Air Force & Military requesting rescue operation for over 115 persons stranded at Kamba Petrol Pump & Riverwing Resort, in Thane.
Mahalaxmi Express rescue operation: Passengers being brought to Badlapur. 500 people have been rescued so far.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Mahalaxmi Express rescue: 500 people have been rescued till now.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Office: 7 Navy teams, 2 helicopters of Indian Air Force, 2 Military columns have been deployed along with local administration. 2 more military columns are on the way. The situation is under control.
Mumbai, July 27: Heavy rainfall continued to lash Mumbai on Saturday, triggering flood-like situations in several areas. In the wake of the incessant rainfall, waterlogging and traffic jams were reported in several parts of the city since Friday. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai in the next 24 hours. Moreover, in the wake of the current weather conditions, the weather department also issued an orange alert, as the authorities prepare for a heavy downpour. Mumbai Rains: Part of Wall on Second Floor of Khakhar Building Collapses After Heavy Rainfall.
According to the IMD, the Konkan region was likely to be one of the wettest regions in the country during the next 24 hours as rainfall activity has increased significantly. In the wake of heavy rainfall, highways adjoining cities like Mumbai, Dahanu, Alibaug and Ratnagiri have been put on alert. There was massive waterlogging and traffic jams across the city, with no respite from the heavy downpour. Areas including Mumbai, Airoli and Navi Mumbai saw a sustained downpour since Friday morning.
Waterlogging was reported from several areas in Bandra, Andheri, Vidyavihar, Chembur, Airoli, and Nerul. Moreover, 17 flights were diverted and many delayed by up to an hour in Mumbai on Friday evening due to heavy rain and low visibility.
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