Mumbai Rains: Heavy Showers Slow Traffic In Eastern & Western Suburbs, Delay Harbour Line Trains; IMD Forecasts More Rainfall
Mumbai: Mumbai and its suburbs witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning, disrupting road and rail traffic across several parts of the city. The downpour began around 4 am in the eastern and western suburbs and remained intense through the early hours before easing slightly around 7 am. However, cloudy skies continued to prevail, with more showers expected during the day. VIDEO | Mumbai: Rain…
Mumbai and its suburbs experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning, causing significant disruptions to both road and rail traffic. The downpour began around 4 a.m. in the eastern and western suburbs, intensifying through the early hours before slightly easing around 7 a.m. Despite this, cloudy conditions persisted, with more showers anticipated throughout the day.
Traffic was severely impacted, particularly on key routes. The Eastern and Western Express Highways saw reduced speeds, while waterlogging on Thane-Belapur Road and potholes on Sion-Belapur Highway further hampered vehicle movement. Slow-moving traffic was also reported on LBS Marg between Bhandup and Vikhroli, though the JVLR and SCLR corridors remained relatively unaffected.
Western suburbs, including Andheri, Vile Parle, and Jogeshwari, faced similar congestion issues. Worli Naka and Ganpatrao Kadam Marg experienced particularly chaotic conditions, with Mumbai Traffic Police alerted to the chaotic scene.
The rain also affected Thane and Navi Mumbai, where 11.69 mm of rain was recorded in 22 hours since Monday night, leading to waterlogging in areas like Thane, Mumbra, Mahape, and Airoli. Suburban train services, especially on the Harbour Line, experienced delays ranging from 10 to 15 minutes, while Central Railway saw delays of about five to seven minutes.
Western Railway services, however, continued on schedule. Railway authorities closely monitored the situation as heavy rain persisted across parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Mumbai's weather situation was expected to improve slightly during the day, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting light rain and isolated areas potentially receiving moderate to heavy showers, accompanied by gusty winds. Wind speeds could reach 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 50-60 kmph during intense episodes. No rain alert was issued for Mumbai this week.
The IMD also predicted a fresh spell of rainfall across Maharashtra, with rain intensity likely increasing from August 13, as a low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal could influence rainfall patterns in the region.
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