Mumbai Rains: Several Parts of City Witness Waterlogging As Heavy Rainfall Lash City; Watch Videos

Many parts of Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall on Sunday night leading to severe waterlogging in different areas. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday, moderate to heavy rainfall will continue to lash Mumbai throughout the day on Monday, July 8, with a likelihood of thunderstorms at night.

The local weather department said heavy rain continued in Mumbai's Dindoshi in the early hours of Monday, causing waterlogging in many areas.

Waterlogging in Many Parts of the City

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Heavy rains in Mumbai led to waterlogging in many parts of the city.

(Visuals from Worli) pic.twitter.com/iMwE0TQiuI

— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2024

According to the Nowcast warning on Monday, further heavy rain in Maharashtra during the next three days. Heavy rain is likely to hit Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada region from July 8 to July 10, 2024. 

Massive Thunderstorms have formed just few KMs South East of Mumbai. Massive Rains currently at Alibaug. Thane-Sobo -Navi Mumbai- Kalyan 50% chances of Massive Thunderstorm overnight. Should already start raining #MumbaiRainspic.twitter.com/mSJiAIuEcy

— Mumbai Nowcast (@s_r_khandelwal) July 7, 2024

IMD reported favourable conditions for the Southwest Monsoon to advance into the central Arabian Sea, some parts of Maharashtra (including Mumbai), and Telangana over the next 2-3 days.

Visuals From King's Circle

#WATCH | Pedestrians and vehicles cross heavily waterlogged streets at King's Circle amid rains in Mumbai

A commuter says, "My car is stuck on the road. There is no point in blaming the government for the rains. The government is doing its job." pic.twitter.com/2v16Osb8NZ

— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024

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Visuals From Dadar

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Heavy rain in Mumbai causes waterlogging.

(Visuals from Dadar area) pic.twitter.com/Drx0FY6wEV

— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024

As rain continued, netizens in Mumbai shared visuals of waterlogged streets and dark thunderstorms in North and South Mumbai.

Heavy rains have caused significant water logging at Hindmata Junction and Andheri Sub on SV Road, leading to traffic disruptions. Traffic is moving slowly at Dadar TT due to a vehicle breakdown. Hindmata and Andheri subway are known for chronic water logging, exacerbating the situation during the monsoon season. Commuters are advised to exercise caution and plan their routes accordingly.