Mumbai woke up to intense rainfall on Thursday, resulting in the Meteorological Department issuing a ‘Yellow Alert’ early in the morning. But now, live updates of Mumbai rains indicate that the downpour has continued to intensify. The weather department has now issued a ‘Red Alert’ for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad.
Notably, Mumbai is currently experiencing its second wettest July of all time, with 1564 mm rainfall as of now. However, this Red Alert has been issued for the Maximum City and the neighbouring areas for Thursday only.
In view of the intensifying Mumbai rains, a range of advisories have been issued by the likes of BMC, Air India, and more.
Flights affected, water storage levels shoot up!
#ImportantUpdate: Flights to and from Mumbai may get affected due to heavy rains. Guests are advised to start early for the airport, as slow traffic and waterlogging may delay movement.
Please check flight status before heading to the airport by clicking here:…
— Air India (@airindia) July 25, 2024
Local forecast for Mumbai city and suburbs for the next 24 hours.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall in city and suburbs. Possibility of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places. Occassional gusty winds reaching 60-70 kmph very likely.— Regional Meteorological Center,Mumbai (@RMC_Mumbai) July 25, 2024
Due to the intense downpour, the schedule of flights to and from Mumbai will likely by affected. People going to the airport might also experience delays on the way and they’ve been advised to leave early for the CSMI Airport.
Meanwhile, due to a steady increase in water storage, BMC has put out a tweet announcing that it will withdraw the 10% water cut for Mumbai, Thane, Bhiwandi, and Grampanchayat outside city division, starting Monday.
🌧️The reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai are experiencing heavy rains, resulting in a steady increase in water storage.
💧Currently, four reservoirs – Vihar, Tulsi, Tansa & Modaksagar – are overflowing. As of 6 a.m. today, the water stock in the reservoirs reached 66.77%.… pic.twitter.com/VsGknKrWTC
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 25, 2024
