Mumbai Rain Alert: Is Mumbai sinking? The torrential rains that have been released for three days have forced the city to stop. IMD has a red alert, school-college closed and lake-like view on the roads. The question is arising-is this rain normal or a sign of any major destruction?
Heavy rain in maharashtra: Mumbai (Mumbai Rain Alert) is struggling with torrential rains these days. The continuous rains for the last three days have completely disturbed life. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in the city and surrounding districts. While this rain once used to give relief from the hot heat, now it has become the cause of destructive floods and waterlogging. Roads have been transformed into river, traffic has come to a standstill and school-colleges have been closed. The question arises – is it just a monsoon hit or a knock of a big danger?
Why continuous red alert in Mumbai?
IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) has warned that Mumbai may receive heavy to very heavy rains for the next 24 hours. The situation can become more serious due to strong winds and sea tide. This is why administration and rescue teams are on alert mode.
Scroll to load tweet…
Water logging and traffic destruction
There is a situation of waterlogging on the roads due to continuous torrential rain. Local trains are affected, road traffic is running intermittently and many vehicles are stuck in water. Areas such as Bandra, Santacruz, Vikhroli and Chembur have recorded more than 100 mm of rainfall.
Also read… Flood havoc in Maharashtra: Torrential rains across the state including Mumbai, 5 people flowed in Nanded
Will schools and colleges go off and worse?
The Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered all schools and colleges to be closed keeping in mind the security. Holidays have also been declared in the districts of Konkan Department – Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Thane and Sindhudurg.
Is it just a monsoon hit or the effect of climate crisis?
Every year the monsoon shocks Mumbai, but this time the situation is even more dangerous. Record breaking rain in three days has raised questions – is Mumbai’s infrastructure capable of handling heavy rains?
Administration appeal and helpline
The BMC has appealed to the citizens to leave the house only when necessary. Helpline number 1916 can be contacted in emergency.
How much it rained?
- Vikhroli-135 mm
- Chembur-124 mm
- Santa Cruz-123.9 mm
- Juhu-123.5 mm
- Bandra-102.5 mm
- Bhaiyakhala-88.5 mm
- Colaba-45.2 mm
Is Mumbai ready for the next 72 hours challenge?
This process of rain is not taking the name of stopping. IMD estimates that the next 72 hours may be even more challenging. The question is, will Mumbai be able to deal with this crisis or will the situation deteriorate?
Also read…Heavy Rain Mumbai: Andheri subway closed, roads built ponds, today in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar