The state of Mumbai is precarious, since the city saw heavy rains in the last two days, and is expected to see more downpour today. Met officials have warned of heavy rains for next 24 hours.
Schools and colleges have been shut for today in view of the heavy rainfall. “Schools are instructed to remain close tomorrow for safety due to mixed predictions. This holiday will be compensated in Diwali,” Maharashtra education minister Vinod Tawde was quoted.
The incessant downpour have affected rail, flight and bus services in the financial city of India. Commuters stuck at various stations since last night due to disruption of suburban train services were seen making their way home this morning as the situation improved overnight.
A forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall at few places with extremely heavy rainfall in Raigad district adjoining Mumbai is expected in the next 24 hours, according to IMD Mumbai.
Mumbai city recorded 210 mm rainfall, suburb recorded 303 mm rainfall & Dahanu near Mumbai recorded 304 mm rainfall so far. This quantity falls under the weather category of ‘extremely heavy rain’ (204.5 mm and above), according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Mumbai recorded its second highest September rain in a span of 12 hours yesterday, BMC officials said. There is a high tide warning at 12.03 pm of 4.54 metres for today.
Heavy rains coupled with thunder and lightning lashed the metropolis yesterday, slowing down movement of vehicular traffic and suburban trains, and bringing back memories of torrential downpour late last month when the financial capital came to a standstill.
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