Updated on July 21, 2015, 11:56 AM: Heavy downpour overnight in Mumbai has affected the passengers travelling via local trains. Many trains were cancelled due to heavy Monsoon rains. Besides roads, stations were seen waterlogged as well. However, due to heavy rains pleasant weather conditions have also returned to the city ushering in relief for Mumbaikars from warm and humid weather. See more here.
Updated on June 24, 2015, 8:40 AM: The deep depression in the Arabian Sea has crossed the Gujarat coast, but it will still keep the off-shore trough running from Gujarat up to Kerala coast active. As said earlier, the off-shore trough will help in giving good amounts of rain in south Gujarat, Konkan and Goa and Mumbai. In a span of 24 hours, from 5:30 am on Tuesday, Mumbai has received 142 mm of rain. And since the Arabian Sea weather system is still in the proximity, rainfall will continue to be heavy in Mumbai for next 24 hours. Thereafter moderate intensity rain will continue for 48 hours.
Updated on June 23, 2015, 16:16 PM: After crossing the 1000 mm mark, Monsoon rains in Mumbai seem to be heading towards another record. The unrelenting heavy rains have been bringing life to a halt. As several places remain waterlogged in Mumbai, life has been on a standstill sine morning. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, heavy rain is likely to continue for another 2 days.
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Updated on June 22, 2015, 9:10 AM: In the last two days, the intensity of rain in Mumbai has decreased. The city in a span of 24 hours from 8.30 am on Sunday has received 93 mm of rain, which is far less than 283 mm of rain recorded on June 19. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, rainfall in Mumbai will continue with reduced intensity for next 48 hours, picking up thereafter. The low pressure area in the Arabian Sea, which is showing signs of strengthening further is expected to increase rainfall activity in the city again.
Updated on June 21, 2015, 12:45 PM: Moderate to heavy rains will continue to lash Mumbai, giving no relief from the inclement weather conditions. However, intensity of rain will not be as vigorous as it was previously. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, the cyclonic circulation over north-east Arabian Sea is still giving the weather. But as the system moves westwards, it will lead to the reduction in the Monsoon surge due to which rain will reduce further. We can expect relief only after two to three days.
Updated on June 20, 2015, 12:41 PM: After a gap of 2 hours, intermittent rain starts in Mumbai again. Some areas might receive good showers in the next 2 to 3 hours.
Updated on June 20, 2015, 10:30 AM: Rain has stopped for now, and water has receded from the roads. Train services restored.
Updated on June 20, 2015, 8:50 AM: The cyclonic circulation in the Arabian Sea continues to create favourable conditions for rain to continue in Mumbai for the next 24 hours. However, marginal relief is expected as the intensity of rain is likely to decrease and become sporadic on Saturday. In a span of 20 hours, from 8.30 am on Friday, Mumbai has received 175 mm of rain. A lot of areas in the city are still waterlogged. Parel and Gandhi market are among the worst hit areas. There is high tide expected again in Mumbai today, at around 3:10 pm. The wave height is likely to be 4.3 metres. Small tributaries and drains usually flow into the sea. When a high tide this strong hits an area, the flow of these tributaries and rivers are blocked. This results in stagnation of water which further causes a flood like situation and adds to the woes of the people. Meanwhile, the Western Railways has resumed services on all four lines as water levels have receded at some places.
Updated on June 19, 2015 22:20: Torrential rain in Mumbai, killed two people. Ranjit Gupta and Gaurav Karnik of Wadala were electrocuted by loose live wires.
Updated on June 19, 2015 22:00: Navy prepared for Monsoon in Mumbai.
Updated on June 19, 2015 21:10: Theory and practical examinations of Mumbai University postponed due to heavy rains: Controller of Examination
Updated on June 19, 2015 19:30: Train services on Western Line between Andheri and Churchgate have been suspended again between due to high rise in water level.
Updated on June 19, 2015 18:30: Mithi river crosses danger mark.
Updated on June 19, 2015 18:00: Mumbai advised to remain at home tomorrow, heavy rain expected: civic body chief Ajoy Mehta
Updated on June 19, 2015 17:00: School to remain closed tomorrow, as heavy rainfall is expected: Municipal Corporation
Updated on June 19, 2015 16:50: Train services on western line from Churchgate to Andheri resume.
Monsoon rain forecast for tomorrow: The heavy Monsoon rain that lashed Mumbai overnight is expected to remain active till tomorrow, continuing to disrupt life. Click here to read full story
Updated on June 19, 2015 15:05: Domestic flights after 4 pm on schedule, say airport officials; 15-20 minute delays currently.
Updated on June 19, 2015 15:00: Long-distance trains are resuming service, local trains still disrupted, say rail officials. Click to know the rain recorded by Skymet's AWS in Mumbai
Updated on June 19, 2015 14:00: As reiterated by Skymet, heavy rains have lashed Mumbai, bringing normal life in the city to a standstill. In a span of 24 hours from 8.30 am on Thursday, Mumbai has received a whopping 283 mm of rain, which pushes the total rainfall received so far in the month of June to 537 mm. This is more than the monthly average of 523 mm. Due to the downpour, road and rail traffic has been severely affected since Thursday afternoon. Several low lying areas including Dadar, Hindmata and Elphinstone road have been inundated in flood waters. Heavy traffic jams have also been reported from several areas in the city due to waterlogging. Office goers are the worst affected as they have to meander through waterlogged roads and battle heavy traffic before reaching office. Railway tracks have also been flooded at several places forcing Mumbai local trains to operate till Andheri. Trains returning from Kalyan junction and beyond to CST have been cancelled. As a result of heavy rains, the Mumbai municipal commissioner has directed all schools to remain shut. Meanwhile, weathermen at Skymet have forecast of more heavy rains over the next 24 hours. High tide of 4.60 metres is also expected around 2 in the afternoon. The offshore trough running from south Gujarat coast up to Kerala is causing rain in the region.
Mumbai Rain Highlights: Waterlogging has also been reported from Kurla, Chembur, Tilak Nagar, Andheri, Parel, Lower Parel, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Dombivili BMC has pressed 120 suction pumps into service to drain out water from low lying areas Suburban services on all the three railway lines of Central railway (CR) and Western railway (WR) in Mumbai have been suspended Many flights have been delayed and some of them have been diverted The Bombay High Court has declared a holiday.
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