Waterlogging disrupts bus services, affects normal life
Mumbai: Heavy rains have continued to lash Mumbai and various parts of Maharashtra since Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts and urged citizens to exercise caution.
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai has forecast heavy rainfall for Mumbai, Konkan, and western Maharashtra on Monday. A red alert has been issued for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Raigad, while Thane and Palghar are under an orange alert. A yellow alert has been issued for Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Satara, Pune, and Nashik.
The IMD advisory stated: “Generally cloudy sky with the possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds (40–50 kmph), and heavy rainfall at isolated places in the city and suburbs. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50–60 kmph are very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai during the next 3–4 hours. Take precautions while moving out.”
While the monsoon has already reached parts of Maharashtra, the IMD said it is expected to arrive in Mumbai within the next three days. Several regions—including Konkan, Pune, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and the Mumbai suburbs—have already experienced heavy downpours.
The rains have led to widespread waterlogging in Mumbai, Baramati, Karjat, Thane, and Pune, severely affecting road and rail transport. Local train services have been delayed—by 15 minutes on the Central Railway and 10 minutes on the Western Railway. Water accumulation outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus has disrupted bus services in South Mumbai.
In Karjat, heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day has flooded key areas such as the main market, bus stand, and college square, disrupting daily life. Agricultural losses have also been reported, with damage to banana, pomegranate, and onion crops.
The Konkan region, already grappling with economic challenges, has seen its tourism and allied industries—including the Hapus mango trade and fishing—suffer major setbacks.
Heavy rain continues in Pune, Satara, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Sindhudurg, Thane, and Palghar, further affecting transportation.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who represents Baramati, visited flood-affected areas early Monday and assured citizens of relief efforts. The State Disaster Management Control Room at Mantralaya remains in constant contact with district authorities, issuing advisories and coordinating response measures.
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