Mumbai and its adjoining areas faced severe disruption as continuous heavy rainfall once again brought life to a standstill. Several neighbourhoods and residential areas experienced severe waterlogging, affecting road, rail and air traffic.
Heavy downpour in several parts of Mumbai has paralysed the city, with commuters stranded, roads turning into rivers, and trains submerged. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the situation and stated that the next 48 hours are extremely critical, as the weather department predicts more downpour.
Mumbai recorded up to 300 mm of rainfall in just 24 hours, causing widespread waterlogging, flight delays and the partial closure of the High Court. Several airlines announced that flights were being delayed due to poor visibility and air traffic congestion and urged people to remain cautious.
Moreover, local trains have been halted at various locations, with the Sion-Kurla and CSMT-Karjat routes shut down. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also announced the closure of government, semi-government offices, schools, and colleges.
Chief Minister Fadnavis convened a weekly cabinet meeting to review the situation, after which he said Mumbai had witnessed a record rainfall of nearly 300 mm, and the Mithi river in Mumbai had reached the danger-level mark, prompting 400-500 people to be evacuated.
Additionally, crops spread across 12 to 14 lakh acres of land have been damaged, causing major losses for farmers. Livestock deaths have also been reported. Fadnavis said the next 48 hours are extremely critical as heavy rains continue in Mumbai.