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