Mumbai has been battered by heavy rain in the last 24 hours, recording a staggering 268 mm. The city's monthly average for July is (840.7 mm) and marks the highest daily rainfall in a decade. While the all-time record of 944.2 mm set in 2005 remains unbroken, this recent downpour has caused significant disruption.
The heavy showers are attributed to a cyclonic circulation at 5.4 Km above mean Sea level over Konkan and Goa, along with a trough stretching from South Gujarat to North Kerala. This weather system has unleashed heavy rain across the Konkan region, including Mumbai, Goa, and coastal Karnataka. Areas like Goa (361 mm), Harnai (172 mm), and Ratnagiri (74 mm) have witnessed significant rainfall.
The monsoon remains active over the West Coast, and moderate to heavy rain is expected to continue over South Konkan, Goa, and coastal Karnataka for the next 2-3 days. Mumbai and its suburbs can anticipate moderate showers with occasional intense spells. Rain intensity is likely to pick up again from July 11th.
The morning downpour led to disruptions in traffic flow on both roads and rails. Several flights were cancelled, delayed, or diverted. As a precautionary measure, schools and colleges were shut down, and local train services were impacted.
While rain intensity is predicted to decrease in the afternoon, there's a possibility of moderate showers in the evening and night. Mumbaikars are advised to stay indoors if possible, as traffic jams and waterlogging have already been reported in many areas.
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