Mumbai Weather: Heavy Rain Disrupts Life In Neighbouring Vasai-Virar; Orange Alert Issued For City, Thane & Palghar - VIDEO
Mumbai: After a long break, Mumbai’s monsoon has finally returned, with a spell of moderate rainfall witnessed across the city on Sunday. Following heavy showers in Mumbai and several other areas, incidents of flooding and waterlogging have been reported, disrupting normal life. Heavy rain disrupts life in Vasai-Virar Visuals of waterlogged and flooded areas have surfaced online. In Virar and…
Mumbai experienced a return of its monsoon on Sunday, with moderate rainfall impacting the city. Heavy showers caused flooding and waterlogging, disrupting daily life in neighborhoods like Vasai-Virar. In Virar and Vasai, roads were flooded, leaving cars and vehicles submerged in water. Low-lying stretches of roads were submerged, slowing down traffic and causing inconvenience to pedestrians.
The continuous rain also disrupted Ganpati preparations in Nalasopara, where the flower market near the railway station and the main market were flooded just ahead of the festival. Waterlogging was reported in areas such as Center Park and Tulinj Bridge in Nalasopara, causing discomfort for motorists and pedestrians. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar due to heavy to very heavy rains on the day.
Residents were advised to remain cautious, especially during thunderstorms and lightning activity, with winds gusting up to 40-50 kmph.
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