Mumbai Police said, "India Meteorological Department (IMD), has shared forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall (upto 200 mm) in the next 24 hours. We request Mumbaikars to take precautions and ensure safety."
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Mumbai Rains Live News Updates, Traffic And Local Train Status Today, July 8, 2019: Mumbai Police Requests Citizens to Take Precautions In The Wake of IMD Warning
A couple of spells of heavy rains lashed Mumbai and surrounding areas on Monday, leading to waterlogging in some areas and affecting flight operations.
08 Jul, 17:07 (IST)
Train movement towards Mumbai-Pune line on Central Railway route after a boulder fell on the down line between Thakurwadi-Monkey Hill at 1515 hours. Down line and Middle line affected.
08 Jul, 16:17 (IST)
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a clarification and denied reports of a bike falling into a manhole in Chembur. A video is being widely shared with the caption that a bike fell into a manhole in Chembur. However, BMC said it didn't happen in Mumbai.
"This video is not from Mumbai. We request all the citizens to please verify facts before circulating such content, which could lead to unnecessary panic," BMC tweeted.
08 Jul, 15:37 (IST)
A flood-like situation is being witnessed in Kharghar where roads are waterlogged after incessant rains.
08 Jul, 15:08 (IST)
There are reports of a traffic jam on the Lalbaug flyover as a truck has driven over the divider and is now stuck.
08 Jul, 14:58 (IST)
As per Skymet Weather, Santacruz has recorded 122 mm of rains in 6 hours today.
08 Jul, 14:53 (IST)
Flight operations resumed at Mumbai Airport after 09:31 am. A flight delay of 30-45 minutes is being reported due to rains.
08 Jul, 14:49 (IST)
There are reports of severe waterlogging in the Mahape area in Navi Mumbai. Mumbaikars are tweeting images of the roads in the area completely waterlogged.
08 Jul, 14:35 (IST)
Local train services on Central and Western lines are severely hit due to flooded tracks at some stations. According to officials, several trains have been cancelled due to flooding on the tracks.
08 Jul, 14:23 (IST)
A huge portion of a compound wall collapsed in Andheri area following heavy rains. The wall collapse incident is captured on a mobile camera by a neighbour. Watch the video below:
08 Jul, 14:00 (IST)
Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts of Maharashtra are likely to witness heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). "Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely to occur at a few places with extremely falls at isolated places in the districts of Raigad and Palghar, and at a few places in the district of Mumbai and Thane, today," it said.
"Heavy to very Heavy rainfall likely to occur at a few places in the districts of Raigad, Thane, Palghar and Mumbai on July 9, and heavy rainfall likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Raigad, Thane, Palghar and Mumbai on July 10," it added.
08 Jul, 13:47 (IST)
A wall has collapsed in Andheri East area. A woman is reportedly trapped under debris. According to the India Meteorological Department, Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts of Maharashtra will expect more rains in the next 24 hours.
08 Jul, 13:24 (IST)
Tracks are flooded at Ghatkopar, Vikhroli and Vidyavihar stations following heavy rains in Mumbai. Local trains are running behind the scheduled time due to intense rainfal.
08 Jul, 13:01 (IST)
Several parts of Navi Mumbai are waterlogged due to incessant rainfall since morning. Traffic jams have also been reported due to waterlogging. A flood-like situation is being seen on roads.
08 Jul, 12:42 (IST)
A bike reportedly fell into an open manhole in Chembur. A video is shared on Twitter in which three persons are seen pulling out the bike from an open manhole. LatestLY couldn't verify the authenticity of the video. Watch video below:
08 Jul, 12:32 (IST)
Andheri subway is flooded due to heavy rains in Mumbai since morning. As several areas are waterlogged, traffic jams have been reported.
08 Jul, 12:19 (IST)
Daily commuters in Mumbai had a tough time during rush hours on Monday as heavy rains disrupted road traffic and delayed local train services. Several parts of Sion, Bandra, the Western and Eastern express highways, and Andheri are waterlogged and traffic jams are being reported from these parts.
08 Jul, 12:08 (IST)
Local train services on Central and Harbour lines are running behind schedule following heavy rains in Mumbai and suburban areas.
08 Jul, 11:56 (IST)
Local train services are disrupted on Central line as tracks are flooded at Vidyavihar and Ghatkopar stations following heavy rains in last couple of hours.
08 Jul, 11:46 (IST)
Tracks were inundated at Vidyavihar railway station after incessant rainfall in Mumbai and surrounding areas on Monday.
Mumbai, July 8: A couple of spells of heavy rains on Monday lashed Mumbai and surrounding areas such Thane, Kalyan and Badlapur, causing waterlogging in some areas and affecting flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Waterlogging was reported at Gandhi Market near King's Circle and Sion Road. Catch live updates on Mumbai rains and status of local trains, traffic and flights.
While some areas in Mumbai witnessed light rains, Andheri, Bandra and Ghatkopar saw heavy rainfall. Traffic movement was affected on several junctions due to waterlogging after a heavy downpour. Local train services, however, on Central, Harbour, Western and Tran Harbour lines were normal despite heavy showers. Flight movement was suspended at the Mumbai airport due to low visibility.
"Due to heavy rains, visibility is changing every minute. Since 9:15 am, the visibility at the airport is fluctuating. There is a delay due to weather. No cancellation as of now but three diversions took place till now," a spokesperson told news agency ANI. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted intermittent showers in the city with heavy to very heavy rainfalls at isolated places. High tides are expected at 4.18 pm.
Heavy rains lash North India, watch video:
Mumbai received the first heavy rainfall of the monsoon season on June 28. On July 1, the financial capital came to a standstill after receiving the record rainfall. Mumbai received 375 mm of rainfall on Monday, making it the maximum July downpour that the city has seen over a 24-hour period, breaking the record of 1974. Flight operations at the Mumbai airport were also hit severely due to heavy rains.
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