Mumbai, India – The Andheri Subway in Mumbai has been closed for vehicular movement following waterlogging from the persistent rainfall. The downpours have brought back woes for Mumbai and the suburbs, with waterlogging reported from several low-lying areas in the city. The heavy rainfall overnight has disrupted some public transport services causing inconvenience to countless commuters.
Vihar Lake, one of the seven lakes supplying water to the entire Mumbai area, started overflowing at around 3:50 am on Thursday as the area continues to receive heavy rainfall, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. The Mithi River is also flowing over danger mark, adding to the concerns of the authorities.
Deputy CM and Guardian minister of Pune, Ajit Pawar, also took stock of the situation in Pune district headquarters after heavy rains in various parts of the district. He discussed relief measures with District Collector and District Disaster Management chief, instructing the district authorities to provide all the necessary assistance to the affected people, especially in Khadakwasla and Pimpri Chinchwad areas which are worst affected after heavy rains.
In Palghar, all schools and colleges have been closed after the IMD issued an orange alert for today, stated the Palghar Collector’s Office. The precautionary measure comes amidst the forecast of continued heavy rainfall in the region.
Tragedy struck in Pune as three men lost their lives to electrocution in the early hours of Thursday while trying to move their handcart that got submerged due to heavy rains, police confirmed. The incident occurred in the Deccan Gymkhana area, highlighting the risks posed by waterlogging and heavy downpours.
The Khadakwasla Dam, due to continuous rainfall in its catchment area, reached its full capacity on Thursday. Subsequently, the Pune administration increased the dam’s discharge rate, releasing water into the Mutha River at a rate of 40,000 cusecs on Thursday morning to manage the water levels.
Kolhapur, in western Maharashtra, is also grappling with the impact of heavy rainfall, with the Panchganga river flowing just a few inches below the danger mark. Officials disclosed that the water level of the Panchganga at Rajaram weir reached 42.2 feet, which is 8 inches below the danger mark of 43 feet, underscoring the urgency of monitoring the situation closely.
The adverse weather conditions in Mumbai and its surrounding districts have necessitated coordinated efforts from the authorities to mitigate the impact of the incessant rains. With waterlogging and overflowing rivers posing serious threats to public safety, residents are advised to exercise caution and stay updated on the latest advisories issued by the respective administrative bodies.
Stay tuned as Arcnews continues to provide updates on the Mumbai rains 2024 and the response efforts being undertaken to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents in the affected regions.
