Continuous heavy rainfall has disrupted normal life in Mumbai and adjoining areas, with waterlogging at several locations causing inconvenience to commuters and motorists.
Heavy rain that began on Saturday night led to severe waterlogging on the eastern side of Nalasopara Railway Station. Despite the accumulated water, passengers were seen wading through flooded areas to reach their destinations, while large crowds gathered inside the station premises amid the downpour.
Vasai-Virar city has also been witnessing persistent rainfall since Saturday night. Several roads in Nalasopara, including stretches around Centre Park and Tulinj Bridge, were waterlogged, creating difficulties for motorists and pedestrians during the morning hours.
Heavy rainfall was also reported in Mumbai’s Dadar area, affecting commuters travelling through the locality. Railway tracks at Kurla station were flooded following the continuous downpour, affecting movement in and around the station.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar for Sunday, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rain and strong winds reaching 40-50 kmph at some places.
According to the weather department, the sky is expected to remain generally cloudy, with occasional moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by lightning and strong winds. Isolated areas may also receive heavy rainfall.
Mumbai is likely to receive further rainfall on Monday, with the prevailing weather conditions expected to sustain rain activity over the city and neighbouring areas.
The IMD has forecast moderate rainfall in Mumbai on Sunday, which also marks the first day of the city’s famous Ganesh festival.
Idol immersion processions are scheduled to begin on Tuesday. The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall in the city on that day as well.
With rainfall expected to continue, authorities and commuters are likely to remain cautious as the city prepares for the festival-related movement in the coming days. (IANS)
