Mumbai is grappling with severe weather as continuous overnight rainfall leads to widespread waterlogging and major disruptions in transportation. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport had to temporarily halt flights at 10:36 AM due to extremely poor visibility caused by the heavy rain. Services resumed at 10:55 AM once visibility improved to 1000 meters and the Runway Visual Range (RVR) reached 1200 meters. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has now issued a red alert for the city.
Airlines Caution Passengers About Possible Delays In light of the heavy rainfall, airlines have issued warnings about potential delays. Air India advised travelers to expect possible disruptions, stating, “Flights to and from Mumbai may be delayed due to the ongoing rains. Passengers should leave for the airport early to account for slow traffic and waterlogging. Check your flight status before departing.”
IndiGo echoed these concerns, urging passengers to stay informed about their flight status due to the adverse weather and congested air traffic. The airline noted, “For the latest updates on your flight, visit our website. For immediate assistance, contact our ground staff.”
Local Train Services Impacted by Rain The Central Railway in Mumbai reported that trains on the Central Line are operating at slower speeds due to reduced visibility and high winds caused by the heavy rain. The Panvel-Chouk line was closed at 09:42 AM due to flooding, resulting in the rerouting of Train No. 12126 via Kalyan. A Central Railway official explained, “The heavy rain and strong winds have reduced visibility, causing local trains to operate at slower speeds.”
Severe Waterlogging Throughout the City Mumbai is facing significant waterlogging in several areas, including Bhandup, Vikhroli, and King Circle. The Andheri subway has been closed to vehicles, exacerbating the city's traffic woes. Early this morning, a fallen tree at Kalanagar near Matoshree Bungalow in Bandra East blocked roads and caused a temporary diversion of BEST buses.
IMD Red Alert: Intense Rainfall Expected The IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai, forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall across the city and suburbs, with the possibility of very heavy rain in isolated areas. The Santacruz station recorded 68 mm of rain, while Colaba received 63 mm from Wednesday to Thursday morning. The IMD predicts that Mumbai will experience intense to very intense rainfall over the next few hours.
IMD Director Sunil Kamble stated, “The monsoon is particularly active in Maharashtra. We previously issued a red alert for Pune, where 114 mm of rain was recorded, and more than 200 mm in the ghat areas. Mumbai has seen over 65 mm of rain since yesterday. While the red alert was in effect until this morning, Pune is now under an orange alert, and Mumbai is on a yellow alert for today.”
Lakes Overflowing Due to Heavy Rain The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported that two of Mumbai's seven water-supplying lakes, Tulsi and Tansa, have begun to overflow as a result of the ongoing heavy rainfall in their catchment areas.
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