The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rain with cloudy skies for Mumbai on July 10. According to the forecast, intermittent moderate to heavy spells of rain are expected throughout the day in Mumbai and suburbs.
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Mumbai Rains Live News, Weather Forecast, Local Train Status and Traffic Updates for Today, July 09 2024: IMD Predicts Moderate Rain, Cloudy Skies for Mumbai on July 10
We at LatestLY bring you the latest Mumbai local trains and traffic updates. Do check this space to know about the recent status of all lines of the Mumbai local train service—Central, Western, and Harbour.
09 Jul, 20:44 (IST)
Mumbai Metro services were briefly suspended today following the discovery of a suspected object on the tracks. Authorities swiftly addressed the situation, ensuring the safety of all passengers. Normal services have since resumed.
09 Jul, 18:01 (IST)
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain in isolated areas of Mumbai and Palghar over the next three to four hours.
09 Jul, 14:47 (IST)
Following incessant rainfall, Mumbai's water stock has shown a significant increase in Mumbai's seven lakes, according to the latest update from BMC. The update includes allocations from Bhatsa and Upper Vaitarna lakes, with significant rainfall recorded at Bhandup Complex.
BMC Updates
09 Jul, 13:27 (IST)
Local train services in Mumbai on the Central, Western, and Harbour lines are running normally with a slight delay. The local trains that were battered after the incessant rainfall in Mumbai also came back on tracks today, July 9, as no waterlogging was reported anywhere since early morning.
09 Jul, 12:43 (IST)
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) asked people to stay safe and alert ahead of the high tide in the sea today, July 9. The civic body also urged people not to go to the beach or sea during high tide. Earlier in the day, the civic body said that there would be 4.31 metres of high tide at 2.33 PM and a low tide of 1.63 metres at 8.36 PM.
Stay Safe and Alert, Says BMC
09 Jul, 11:30 (IST)
The Central Water Commission (CWC) recently said that the water level of the country's main reservoirs has risen for the first time since September last year. The development comes amid heavy rainfall across the country.
09 Jul, 09:56 (IST)
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) shared Mumbai's high tide and low tide timings today, July 9. The civic body said there would be 4.31 metres of high tide at 2.33 PM in the sea and a low tide of 1.63 metres at 8.36 PM.
High Tide at 2.33 PM Today, Says BMC
09 Jul, 08:31 (IST)
Amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai, videos shared by news agency ANI show waterlogged railway tracks at Wadala Station. As per the latest updates, trains on harbour line are running a few minutes late.
Waterlogging on Railway Tracks at Wadala Station
09 Jul, 07:36 (IST)
The CPRO of Central Railway said that the Harbour line track was operationalised at 4:30 AM after the rainwater receded. The CPRO also said that the fast and slow locals on the main line are running two to three minutes behind schedule, whereas the harbour line local trains are running almost on time now.
Mumbai, July 9: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the next 24 hours as it has been raining heavily in Mumbai. The rains, which started on the night of July 7, wreaked havoc on July 8 with waterlogged roads and long traffic jams. We at LatestLY bring you the latest Mumbai local trains and traffic updates. Do check this space to know about the recent status of all lines of the Mumbai local train service—Central, Western, and Harbour.
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours on Monday, leading to waterlogging in many parts of the city. Heavy rain in Mumbai on Sunday caused waterlogging, long traffic jams, and disruptions to local train services and flight operations. The downpours, which included heavy overnight showers, are expected to continue this week.
Heavy rains in Mumbai have disrupted road, rail, and air traffic. Operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport have been temporarily suspended amid heavy rains, leading to several flights being diverted and over 50 being cancelled. Mumbai's lifeline remains suspended on several routes after incessant downpours in the state of Maharashtra. Local train services between Kasara and Titwala stations in Thane district, which adjoins Mumbai, were suspended on Sunday morning after a tree fell on the tracks following the heavy rains.
In response to heavy rainfall, all primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and colleges in Mumbai Metropolis will remain closed on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. As heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Monday morning, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation in the state. He also directed all emergency agencies to be on high alert. In a message on social media platform X, CM Shinde said that life has been disrupted in Mumbai due to heavy rains, saying, “There is a traffic jam on the roads and the traffic on the railway line has also been affected. The work of removing water from the track is going on by the railway administration and efforts are on to restore the traffic soon.” “I have directed all emergency agencies to be on high alert. Citizens should go out only if necessary. I am also appealing to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Police Administration and Emergency Services to cooperate,” CM Shinde added in his post.
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