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The IMD’s warning has led to the closure of schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, and rural parts of Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg on Tuesday.
NEW DELHI: Heavy rain brought Mumbai to a standstill on Monday, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘red’ alert for the city on Tuesday. The IMD’s warning has led to the closure of schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, and rural parts of Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg on Tuesday.
The relentless rain has caused significant disruptions across Mumbai. Operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) resumed on Tuesday following a temporary halt on Monday. The airport experienced 82 delayed arrivals, 166 delayed departures, and 10 cancellations for both arrivals and departures.
IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Vistara issued advisories about potential disruptions. On Monday, 396 flights were delayed, 36 were cancelled, and 27 were diverted due to low visibility.
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Road and rail networks have also been severely impacted, with extensive delays leaving commuters stranded. Chunabhatti Railway Station was waterlogged, highlighting the city’s vulnerability to extreme weather. Despite high-capacity pumps in low-lying areas, many local trains stopped for hours, stranding thousands of passengers. On Monday night, Harbour line services were suspended again due to waterlogging.
The IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Mumbai until July 12. BMC commissioner and administrator Bhushan Gagarani urged citizens to stay indoors unless necessary. “The BMC has put all its disaster management teams on high alert. Citizens are advised not to panic and can contact the BMC’s disaster management cell on 1916 for any assistance,” a BMC statement read.
The Thane Zilla Parishad declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday. Schools and colleges in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts will also remain closed. All examinations scheduled for Tuesday at Mumbai University have been postponed, with new dates to be announced soon.
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Mumbai’s Central Railway services faced significant disruptions. The Mumbai division of the Central Railways advised passengers to avoid traveling unless unavoidable. “Because of tomorrow’s forecast for heavy rains in Mumbai & Thane Districts, passengers are requested to refrain from travelling unless unavoidable,” the division announced.
The city’s daily life has been upended. An elderly woman died from burn injuries caused by a short-circuit. Residents navigated waterlogged streets and traffic chaos. Some areas in Mumbai received over 300 mm of rainfall in six hours ending at 7 am, inundating roads and low-lying areas.
During evening rush hours, BEST diverted bus services via alternate routes due to waterlogging in low-lying areas at Parel, Gandhi Market, Sangam Nagar, and Malad Subway.
