Mumbai rains: Schools and colleges will remain shut on Thursday in Mumbai because of heavy rains. And the classes might resume on Friday after the weather conditions become normal in the city. In the meantime, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai till Thursday morning at 8.30 am. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) administration issued guidelinesd and urged the Mumbaikars to step out of homes only if required.
Flights diverted at Mumbai airport
In the wake of the heavy rains in Mumbai, two flights were diverted and seven aborted landing at Mumbai airport due to adverse weather conditions. Local train services and vehicualr movement was also affected in the city due to heavy rains.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall
In the meantime, the IMD predicted “extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms with lightning, and gusty winds at isolated locations” in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts. The IMD has also issued a red alert for Palghar, while an orange alert is in place for Thane, Raigad, Mumbai, and Pune for September 26.
Mumbai Police tweets, "IMD has issued a warning of heavy rain with thunder and lightning in Mumbai and suburbs till 26th September morning. Requesting all Mumbaikars to stay indoors, until essential. Please stay safe. Dial 100 in case of any emergencies."
Mumbai local train services affected
Several Mumbai local trains were also affected due to heavy rainfall in the city since Wednesday afternoon, with Mulund and nearby areas receiving the intense downpour, flooding low-lying regions. Notably, Mumbai city has been hit by heavy showers since the evening, causing waterlogging and reduced visibility, which slowed road traffic. Local train services were also delayed due to the rain.
