Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Disruptions in Mumbai, BMC Takes Action
Mumbai experienced heavy rains, with Colaba recording 83.8 mm and Santacruz 267.9 mm in the last 24 hours. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported incidents of house collapse, falling branches, and a small landslide. No injuries were reported. BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani is monitoring the situation. Schools and colleges are closed as a precaution. Waterlogging disrupted train services in several areas.
Rainfall Details
Colaba: 83.8 mm
Santacruz: 267.9 mm
Total: 2547 mm (27% of annual average)
Incidents Reported
House collapse: 1
Falling branches: 39
Landslide: 1 (Vikroli Park site area)
Precautionary Measures
Schools and colleges closed
High tide at 1.57 pm (4.40 meters)
Areas Affected by Waterlogging
Worli
Buntara Bhavan, Kurla East
King’s Circle
Dadar
Vidyavihar Railway Station