Mumbai waterlogged amid heavy rain, Andheri subway shut; IMD predicts more showers

Due to the heavy rains in the city, Mumbai Traffic Police has also announced the closure of Andheri Subway due to severe waterlogging.

Heavy rains continue to lash over Mumbai and neighbouring regions amid the monsoon season. For Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for various Maharashtra districts.

As per the IMD, an orange alert has been issued for Raigad, Mumbai, Thane, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Palghar (PTI)

As per the IMD, an orange alert has been issued for Raigad, Mumbai, Thane, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Palghar. Due to the heavy rains in the city, Mumbai Traffic Police has also announced the closure of Andheri Subway due to severe waterlogging.

IMD orange alert in Mumbai

For Raigad, Mumbai, Thane, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Palghar districts of Maharashtra, the IMD has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall on Wednesday.

Reports have also stated that the Ghatkopar stretch and nearby areas will consistently get moderate to heavy rains till at least 10 AM.

Over the next week, IMD has predicted more showers across Maharashtra. Districts such as Pune, Satara, Raigad and more continue to stay on alert for possible heavy showers.

Rains delay trains, waterlogging reported

As per the mIndicator app, several delays on the Central and Habour line trains have been noted due to the rains. However, the Western line trains are on time as of now.

Due to waterlogging across the city, Mumbai Traffic Police have closed both lanes of the Andheri Subway.

"Due to 1-1.5 ft water logging, the Andheri Subway is closed for vehicular movement. Traffic is diverted via the Gokhale Bridge & Thackeray Bridge," read the notice issued by traffic police on X.

As per the IMD, heavy to heavy rainfall is likely over Konkan & Goa, Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra and Marathawada till July 28. Furthermore, light to moderate rainfall is also expected in other regions in Western India.