IMD predicts moderate to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs today

22:50 August 06

IMD predicts moderate to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs today

The IMD has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and the suburbs and intense showers in some parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region till Friday.

A railway spokesperson said local train services resumed around 7.45 am between the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane on the main line and between CMST and Vashi on the harbour line.

The NDRF and the Railway authorities rescued 290 passengers on Wednesday from two local trains stranded on flooded tracks between the CSMT and the Sandhurst Road stations.

22:50 August 06

Water level of Khadakwasla dam increases by over 50 per cent following incessant rainfall

The water level of the Khadakwasla dam was increased by over 50 per cent following incessant rainfall in the region.

16:38 August 06

CM Thackeray reviews Maharashtra's preparedness for heavy rains

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray took stock of the state administration's preparedness in the wake of the incessant heavy rains in Mumbai and other parts of the state, including Kolhapur where the Panchganga river was flowing close to the danger mark.

A statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said that Thackeray asked the authorities to remain alert and ensure citizens do not face hardships.

He spoke to the authorities concerned and officials of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), it said.

16:20 August 06

House collapses in Dadar

A portion of a house collapsed in Dadar today following heavy rainfall in the city.

16:01 August 06

IMD predicts heavy to heavy rainfall during next 24 hours

The India Meteorological Department in a weather update said, "Widespread rainfall with isolated/ scattered heavy to very heavy falls most likely to continue over Gujarat state, Konkan and Goa and Madhya Maharashtra (ghat areas) during next 24 hours and decrease thereafter."

15:14 August 06

Light rain hits parts of Pune

Light rain hit parts of Pune. IMD has predicted 'generally cloudy sky with moderate rain' in the city today.

14:27 August 06

Panchganga river crosses danger mark

"Panchganga river water at Kolhapur in western Maharashtra has crossed warning level following heavy rainfall in the area," said District Disaster Management Cell

14:10 August 06

High tide hits Mumbai's Marine Drive, amid heavy rainfall

High tide hits Mumbai's Marine Drive, amid heavy rainfall

Amid the incessant rainfall in Mumbai, high tides hit Marine drive. Several parts of the city are submerged underwater. However, the intensity of the rainfall has reduced and water receded in some flooded areas. There has been gradual resumption of road and transport services.

14:07 August 06

Local rescues kitten amid heavy rains in Mumbai

A local in Wadala area of Mumbai carried a kitten on his motorcycle after rescuing it, amid heavy rainfall in the city. He said, "I am taking the kitten home."

14:06 August 06

Bombay HC suspends hearing due to heavy rainfall

Due to Incessant rains lashing Mumbai Bombay high court suspended all proceedings on Thursday. This is for the second time in a week as the court had suspended all hearings of matters on Tuesday as well.

13:54 August 06

Heavy rain breaches Pandhar Tara bridge in Palghar

Pandhar Tara bridge, which connected 12 villages, was breached after Palghar witnessed heavy rainfall. Most of the roads are inundated for the last three days and electricity was also snapped. 

12:36 August 06

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, landslide at Malabar Hill

Intermittent heavy showers continued to lash Mumbai a day after it was battered and shattered by stormy weather that left a trail of destruction, fallen trees or branches, hundreds of vehicles submerged or broken down, officials said here on Thursday.

Overnight rains were reported from most parts of coastal Maharashtra including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, besides regions of Western Maharashtra like Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli.

A minor landslide occurred when a portion of a hillock at the posh Malabar Hill crashed down near Pedder Road, but luckily there were no casualties.

The IMD Mumbai said that the Mumbai city received 33.1 cms and the suburbs got around half or 16.2 cms rainfall.

In the past 24 hours, many areas of south Mumbai witnessed their maiden floods, including those which had escaped flooding during the July 26, 2005 Great Floods, when the city recorded a staggering 160 cms rainfall in a 24-hour period.

These include: Churchgate, Colaba, Marine Lines, Marine Drive, parts of the congested Kalbadevi, Dongri, Mohammed Ali Road, Byculla, Mazagaon, Grant Road, Charni Road, Mumbai Central, besides the traditional flood hotspots of Dadar, Parel, Sion, Matunga, Kings Circle, Wadala, Kurla, and several suburban areas

11:49 August 06

Heavy waterlogging in streets of Wadala

Streets waterlogged in Wadala following heavy rainfall in the city. In most parts of the city, the vehicular movement has halted and electricity was snapped. 

11:47 August 06

Heavy rainfall disrupts traffic movement in Kolhapur

"34 roads including 9 state highways have been closed for traffic movement due to flooding in Kolhapur. Rajaram dam currently flowing above danger level," said the District Administration. 

11:07 August 06

Waterlogging in several parts of Thane

Different parts of Maharashtra faced severe waterlogging and flood-like situation following incessant heavy rainfall. India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted 'Generally cloudy sky with Heavy rain' in Thane today.

11:07 August 06

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corp. Commissioner IS Chahal visited Peddar Road where a portion of a wall has collapsed. He said, "4 wards incl. Colaba, Nariman Point & Marine Drive received 300mm rainfall in 4 hrs y'day. It was unprecedented. Waterlogged areas were cleared soon."

11:03 August 06

Nair Hospital inundated following heavy rainfall

Mumbai's Nair Hospital flooded as the city received heavy rainfall yesterday. As per IMD, Colaba received 331.8mm & Santacruz received 162.3mm rainfall in last 24 hours. Mumbai city & suburbs very likely to receive few spells of moderate to heavy rainfall during next 3- 4 hours.

09:38 August 06

16 teams of NDRF deployed

"Due to the evolving situation of incessant rains, 16 teams have been pre-positioned in Maharashtra. 5 teams in Mumbai, 4 teams in Kolhapur, 2 teams in Sangli, and 1 team each in Satara, Thane, Palghar, Nagpur, Raigad, " said National Disaster Response Force official (NDRF)

09:14 August 06

Portion of retaining wall collapse, traffic disrupted

A Part of the retaining wall of the ridge road at NS Patkar Marg collapsed. Traffic on both sides of the road halted. BMC staff, fire brigade and Police are present at the spot.

07:34 August 06

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Mumbai for next 3 hours

"Intense rainfall along with strong surface winds (40-50 kmph) at isolated places likely over Mumbai during next 3 hours, " said India Meteorological Department.

06:39 August 06

Two Trains Stuck Between Masjid And Bhaykhala Railway Station In Mumbai, 55 Passengers Rescued

Two Trains Stuck Between Masjid And Bhaykhala Railway Station In Mumbai, 55 Passengers Rescued

All 55 passengers have been rescued by National Disaster Response Force after two local trains were stuck between Masjid and Bhaykhala railway station due to waterlogging on the tracks after heavy rain lashed Mumbai that affected rail traffic on Wednesday.

"All 55 passengers have been rescued by National Disaster Response Force," Satya Pradhan, Director General of NDRF said.
Two local trains were stranded between Masjid and Bhaykhala railway station due to waterlogging on the tracks after heavy rain lashed Mumbai disrupting normal life.
 

Railway staff initially rescued 150 passengers from a local train going from CST to Karjat, while another 100 to 120 people were still inside the train.
Ths NDRF informed that another local coming from Karjat to CST stuck 60 meters away from Masjid station. A total of 40 people have been rescued from that train so far with the help of the boat.
 

06:34 August 06

NDRF rescued 40 people from Byculla railway station area 

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued 40 people near Byculla railway station in Mumbai on August 05. Two local trains got stuck between Masjid and Byculla railway stations due to water on tracks here. On the other side, rain water had entered JJ Hospital in the evening due to incessant rainfall. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), it was later cleared and currently, there is no water accumulation.  

06:17 August 06

After Mumbai received highest rainfall within 12 hours on Wednesday, Vihar Lake started to overflow.

Vihar Lake overflooded due to incessant rainfall

Vihar Lake that supplies water to Mumbai residents is overflowing after incessant rainfall in the area

06:16 August 06

PM Modi spoke to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and assured him of all the possible help.

PM assures all possible support to Maharashtra CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured all possible support to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray regarding the situation prevailing in Mumbai and surrounding areas due to heavy rainfall.

"PM Narendra Modi spoke to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray regarding the situation prevailing in Mumbai and surrounding areas due to heavy rainfall. PM assured all possible support," Prime Minister's Office said in a tweet. 

"Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and apprised him of steps taken to safeguard citizens amid torrential rain. He thanked PM for offering support," a statement released by Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office said. 

06:11 August 06

Mumbai received the highest rainfall of the season within just 12 hours on Wednesday besides the highest-ever wind speed, says the city's civic body.

Mumbai gets highest rainfall of season in 12 hours
Mumbai received the highest rainfall of the season within just 12 hours on Wednesday besides the highest-ever wind speed, the city civic body said. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the island city recorded 215.8 mm rain, followed by 101.9 mm in eastern suburbs and 76.03 mm in western suburbs.         

The 'D' civic ward, that includes upscale areas like Malabar Hill and Peddar Road, received 309 mm rainfall, while the maximum wind speed of 101.4 kmph was recorded at Marine drive around 4.15 pm, the civic body said.         

"The Fire Brigade and its flood rescue teams are deployed at half a dozen Regional Reconciliation Centres with the required manpower and equipment. 

"Three units of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were also active and they have been asked to be ready for immediate help in case of an emergency," the BMC said.

06:08 August 06

Colaba weather station recorded its highest single-day rainfall in the last 22 years. Colaba observatory received 293 mm rainfall from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm.

Colaba weather station sees highest rainfall in 22 years

The Colaba weather observatory in south Mumbai on Wednesday recorded its highest single-day precipitation in the last 22 years for the month of August, said an India Meteorological Department official.         

K S Hosalikar, deputy director general of IMD, Mumbai said the Colaba observatory received 293 mm rainfall from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm.         

In August 1998, the observatory had received 261.9 mm rainfall in 24 hours which was a record for the month till now, but Wednesday's rain broke it within only 12 hours. The figure for 24 hours since 8.30 am will be available on Thursday.

06:05 August 06

CM Thackeray reviews Maharashtra's preparedness for heavy rains

Mumbai:Mumbai, which was battered by heavy rains on Wednesday, may see less intense showers on Thursday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a late night forecast.

There was some decrease in the cloud mass around Mumbai, the IMD said.

On Wednesday, the Colaba observatory in south Mumbai recorded 293 mm rainfall from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm. "The Doppler weather radar Mumbai is showing up a little reduction in cloud mass around Mumbai. Intermittent intense spells are going on in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and North Konkan," said K S Hosalikar, deputy director-general of IMD, Mumbai.

"Reduction in activity is expected from tomorrow onwards as per the IMD global forecast system model guidance. The IMD will update about it tomorrow," he added.

While Mumbai, Raigad, Palghar, Thane are still expected to receive heavy rain at isolated places, an orange alert has been issued for Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Kolhapur and Satara districts.

PTI