As heavy rains lashed Mumbai and surrounding areas over the last few days Open manholes become 'death' trap. watch ground report.
Indian Metereological Department has issued a red alert in Mumbai for the next 48 hours.
Maharashtra's Raigad district received an average of 54 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours ending Saturday morning, with Mhasala recording the highest 100 mm showers, an official said.
Mumbai witnessed waterlogging on Saturday morning due to continuous heavy downpour in the city. watch ground report.
The weather department has predicted heavy to very heavy rains in Maharashtra for the next five days, with an orange alert issued for Mumbai today.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Kishor Pednekar has notified that strict action would be taken against those who are found dumping garbage in the drains and gutters.
Mumbai and neighbouring areas are "very likely" to receive extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a report on Friday evening.
Besides Mumbai, the coastal districts of Thane, Raigad and Palghar, all densely populated, are in the list of the districts which witnessed heavy showers.
Heavy rains lash Mumbai and its suburbs with incidents of waterlogging in low-lying areas for the third consecutive day.
The civic chief had directed that manholes in all 24 wards are checked and closely monitored to prevent any untoward incidents, especially in areas where there is heavy waterlogging.
As heavy rain lashed several parts of Mumbai, two women had a narrow escape as they fell into an open manhole in Bhandup area on Wednesday. Municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal on Tuesday had directed officials to ensure all precautions are taken to protect citizens. Chahal undertook a high-level meeting with ward officials, along with officials from other agencies.
Four teams have been based in Ratnagiri, two each in Mumbai, Sindhudurg, Palghar, Raigad, Thane and one in Kurla (east Mumbai suburb), NDRF Director General S N Pradhan said in a tweet.
Mumbai Rains Alert: Mumbai and its suburbs is likely to experience more thunderstorms along with moderate to intense spells of rainfall.
As various parts of Maharashtra are receiving rainfall, the India Meteorological Department issues Orange alert in Mumbai for next 4 days as monsoon arrives.
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As the storms take up the skies, the hashtag #MumbaiRains became one of the top trends on Twitter and netizens stormed the app with memes, memories and jokes.
Posting a shirtless pic on Instagram, actor Varun Dhawan recalls getting drenched as a child during this time of the season and playing outdoors.
Mumbai rains have left Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut in a romantic mood. In a mushy post, the actress announced that she is yearning for the person meant for her to show up.
Heavy rainfall in Mumbai since Tuesday night has flooded rail tracks and low-lying areas in the city. The city is receiving heavy downpours for the last three hours.
Maharashtra: Vehicles wade through water at Gandhi Market in Mumbai, following heavy rainfall. Monsoon has arrived in Mumbai today
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