Mumbai Weather Forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, warning of heavy rainfall across the city on Thursday. This alert follows severe downpours on Wednesday that inundated low-lying areas and disrupted local train services, bringing daily life to a standstill. The affected train routes include sections between Ghatkopar, Kanjurmarg, Vikhroli, and Vidyavihar to Mulund, causing significant delays.
In response to the severe weather, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the closure of schools and colleges for Thursday, prioritizing the safety of students and staff. Roads throughout Mumbai have been heavily impacted, with water flowing swiftly over major streets. Some areas received over 100 mm of rainfall within just five hours, exacerbating the situation. Notable traffic jams were reported on Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Marg, particularly near Kurla, Kalina Air India road, Kurla Depot, and Phoenix Mall Road, adding to the city’s chaos.
Mumbai Weather Forecast
Data from the BMC highlights the extent of the rainfall: the island city received 87.79 mm, the eastern suburbs were hit with 167.48 mm, and the western suburbs saw 95.57 mm of rain between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. Mankhurd, in the eastern suburbs, was the hardest-hit, recording 276 mm of rainfall, followed closely by Bhandup with 275 mm and Powai with 274 mm. On Wednesday, several areas surpassed the 100 mm rainfall mark, with Govandi, Chembur, Powai, and Bhandup being among the most affected.
In the island city, areas like Sewri Koliwada and Wadala witnessed over 145 mm of rainfall, while in the western suburbs, some regions received as much as 190 mm of rain. The heavy rainfall did not just disrupt local rail and road traffic but also affected flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. A total of 14 flights were diverted, including 9 from IndiGo, 2 from Vistara, and 1 each from Air India, Akasa Air, and Gulf Air. These flights were rerouted to alternative airports in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Goa, and Udaipur.
IndiGo, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), expressed concern for passengers, advising travelers to monitor flight statuses closely and prepare for potential delays due to waterlogging. The airline reassured passengers that they are hopeful for clearer skies and the resumption of normal operations soon.
Meanwhile, IMD scientist Sushma Nair explained the reason for the ongoing heavy rains. According to her, a trough extends from North Konkan to South Bangladesh, which is contributing to widespread rainfall in the region, including Konkan and Goa. This weather pattern is expected to continue throughout the week, keeping Mumbai on high alert for further downpours.
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FAQs
Why it’s raining heavily in Mumbai?
Due to low pressure
