Mumbai Rains Live News Updates: Catch the Latest Update on Local Trains, Road Traffic and Weather Forecast
By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: July 9, 2024 18:38 IST2024-07-09T07:00:25+5:302024-07-09T18:38:08+5:30
Heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc across Mumbai, causing significant problems throughout the financial city even on Tuesday. In ...
Mumbai Rains Live News Updates: Catch the Latest Update on Local Trains, Road Traffic and Weather Forecast
Heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc across Mumbai, causing significant problems throughout the financial city even on Tuesday. In response, both private and government schools and colleges have declared a holiday. Mumbai local train services have also been diverted and suspended on major lines due to waterlogging on the tracks and stations reported on Monday.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain for Tuesday, July 9. Mumbaikars have been advised to avoid stepping out. The weather body issued a red alert for the city for Monday evening, as Mumbai recorded more than 268 mm of rain at the main weather station in Santa Cruz between 8:30 pm on Sunday (July 7) and 8:30 am on Monday, with at least 300 mm recorded between 1 am and 7 am (six hours) at some weather stations.
In eastern Mumbai, Govandi recorded the highest rainfall with 315.6 mm, followed by 314.5 mm at Powai. In the western parts, Malpa Dongri in Andheri received the highest rainfall with 292.2 mm, followed by 278.2 mm at Chakala. The IMD has also issued a red alert for Satara and Pune districts for July 9, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in these areas.
Flight services at Mumbai airport were severely impacted due to low visibility after the heavy rains, leading to runway operations being shut down for over an hour and approximately 50 flights being cancelled.
09 Jul, 24 : 03:26 PM
IMD Forecast for Mumbai city and suburbs for the next 24 hours.
Local forecast for Mumbai city and suburbs for the next 24 hours. Generally cloudy sky with intermittent moderate to heavy spells of rain in city & suburbs.
Local forecast for Mumbai city and suburbs for the next 24 hours.
— Regional Meteorological Center,Mumbai (@RMC_Mumbai) July 9, 2024
Generally cloudy sky with intermittent moderate to heavy spells of rain in city & suburbs.
Maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 31°C and 26°C. pic.twitter.com/YuPS5LF5gG
09 Jul, 24 : 10:51 AM
Local Trains Running Late on Central Line
The heavy rains over the past 24 hours have significantly impacted Mumbai's transportation. Trains on central lines have been affected. According to the information received, trains on central lines run at least 20 minutes late.
09 Jul, 24 : 09:01 AM
Mumbai Local Train Update: Trains Running Late on Harbour Line Due to Waterlogging at Wadala Station Amid Heavy Rains
Trains on the Harbor line are running behind schedule, as waterlogging has been reported on the railway tracks of Vadala Station due to heavy rainfall on Monday.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Waterlogged railway tracks witnessed at Wadala Station in Mumbai amid heavy rains in the city.
— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2024
Harbor line services are running a few minutes late. pic.twitter.com/PG1pCiAneJ
09 Jul, 24 : 08:40 AM
Mumbai Rains: Santacruz Records Over 150mm Rainfall in Past 24 Hours
Mumbai reported the highest rainfall on Monday for Monsoon 2024, with Santacruz recording the highest amount at 154.2 mm between 8:30 AM on July 8th and 5:30 AM on July 9th. Other areas like Colaba (161.2 mm), Byculla (167.0 mm), and Matunga (167.5 mm) also received significant rainfall.
While Dahisar (113.0 mm) and Vikhroli (124.0 mm) in the suburbs saw slightly lower amounts, the widespread downpour continued to impact the city. This follows a day of heavy rain that caused disruptions to train services and waterlogging in several areas.
The rainfall is expected to continue, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai for the next 24 hours.
Santacruz: 154.2 mm
Colaba: 161.2 mm
Byculla: 167.0 mm
Matunga: 167.5 mm
Sion: 158.5 mm
Dahisar: 113.0 mm
Ram Mandir: 156.0 mm
Vikhroli: 124.0 mm
Santacruz: 154.2 mm
Colaba: 161.2 mm
Byculla: 167.0 mm
Matunga: 167.5 mm
Sion: 158.5 mm
Dahisar: 113.0 mm
Ram Mandir: 156.0 mm
Vikhroli: 124.0 mm
09 Jul, 24 : 08:40 AM
Mumbai Local Trains Are Runny Normal on All Lines, More Rain Expected Today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts moderate to heavy rain across the city and suburbs, with a possibility of very heavy rain in isolated areas. All local train services across the main, harbour, trans-harbour and Western lines are operating normally.
Monsoon update at 8.00 hrs on 09.07.2024.#CRUpdates#Monsoon2024pic.twitter.com/f1ir8xW5gH
— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 9, 2024
09 Jul, 24 : 07:46 AM
Mumbai Rains: Santacruz Records Over 150mm Rainfall in Past 24 Hours
Mumbai reported the highest rainfall on Monday for Monsoon 2024, with Santacruz recording the highest amount at 154.2 mm between 8:30 AM on July 8th and 5:30 AM on July 9th. Other areas like Colaba (161.2 mm), Byculla (167.0 mm), and Matunga (167.5 mm) also received significant rainfall.
While Dahisar (113.0 mm) and Vikhroli (124.0 mm) in the suburbs saw slightly lower amounts, the widespread downpour continued to impact the city. This follows a day of heavy rain that caused disruptions to train services and waterlogging in several areas.
The rainfall is expected to continue, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai for the next 24 hours.
Santacruz: 154.2 mm
Colaba: 161.2 mm
Byculla: 167.0 mm
Matunga: 167.5 mm
Sion: 158.5 mm
Dahisar: 113.0 mm
Ram Mandir: 156.0 mm
Vikhroli: 124.0 mm
Santacruz: 154.2 mm
Colaba: 161.2 mm
Byculla: 167.0 mm
Matunga: 167.5 mm
Sion: 158.5 mm
Dahisar: 113.0 mm
Ram Mandir: 156.0 mm
Vikhroli: 124.0 mm
09 Jul, 24 : 07:05 AM
Mumbai University Postpones Exams Scheduled for July 9 Due to Heavy Rain Forecast
Due to heavy rain forecast in Mumbai, Mumbai Suburbs, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts, all exams scheduled for today (July 9, 2024) at the University of Mumbai have been postponed. New dates will be announced soon, said the University of Mumbai.
Maharashtra | Due to heavy rain forecast in Mumbai, Mumbai Suburbs, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts, all exams scheduled for today (July 9, 2024) at the University of Mumbai have been postponed. New dates will be announced soon: University of Mumbai
— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2024
