Mumbai rain updates: Heavy rainfall activity to continue till August 21, says IMD

A total of 75 people were injured during the Dahi Handi celebrations across Mumbai. Two people are currently in critical condition, as per the government and BMC hospitals' data.

hree people have died in rain-related incidents in central Maharashtra's Nanded district over the last two days with rivers and streams in flood in many areas, reported PTI
Following the heavy rains, four cattle drowned in flood waters, with the Siranjani and Siloda villages in Himayatnagar tehsil cut off due to floods. Water also entered 20 houses in Borgadi village of Himayatnagar.

Heavy rains again lashed Mumbai on Saturday evening, along with overcast skies.

Over 350 delays, 15 go-arounds, 2 diversions at the CSIA as flight operations hit in Mumbai amid heavy rain

15 Go-arounds recorded (including Indigo flight with tail strike). 2 diversions (to Nagpur & Ahmedabad), mostly because of low holding fuel after the go around. Both flights have landed back in Mumbai.

Fifteen out of the 30 people injured during the Dahi Handi celebrations across Mumbai have been hospitalised. The others were discharged after their treatment, reported PTI

A 32-year-old man fell to death while tying the 'Dahi Handi' rope in Mumbai's Mankhurd, with 30 others taking part in the formation of human pyramid for the event

Vikroli, in the eastern suburbs, recorded the highest rainfall at 248.5 mm, followed by Santacruz, Sion, and Juhu. The IMD said several other parts of Mumbai recorded over 200mm of rainfall.

Mumbai civic officials said pumping operations were underway in multiple areas, and response teams had been deployed to address complaints of waterlogging and tree falls.

Recounting the landslide in Vikhroli Parksite, where 2 people were killed, one resident this was the first time that such an incident occurred

Apart from the train services, buses were alos affected. Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) said that several buses were diverted from waterlogged areas in Sion, Kings Circle, Aarey Colony, and Malad Subway, among others.

A spokesperson from Western Railway said that suburban services on the network were running about 15 minutes late, as per PTI

In its latest forecast bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has maintained the red alert in Mumbai, and said it will continue until Sunday morning, while a fresh red alert has been sounded in Thane district.

According to the weather bureau, Mumbai will continue to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated pockets over the next few days.

Starting Sunday, Mumbai has been placed under an orange alert until at least Tuesday, following which a yellow alert has been issued for Wednesday.

A resident of Mumbai's Vikhroli Parksite, where a landslide claimed two lives on Saturday after intense rainfall, alleged that the civic authorities had not sent any prior notice this year to evacuate the area, PTI reported.

Chaya Vasant Makwana, who has been residing in the locality for 25 years, said, "We did not receive any notice from the authorities this time. We were sleeping in our home when suddenly, around 2.30 am, debris collapsed on one of the houses and a family was trapped."

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) system in Mumbai, posted a list of affected routes due to waterlogging in Mumbai.

As per the BEST Traffic Control, multiple bus routes were diverted due to waterlogging across various roads in Mumbai. The affected routes include A-7, 303, 613, 62, 322, 308, 341, A-478, 326, 398, 202 and more. These diversions were on key roads such as Kamani L.B.S Marg, Kale Marg, Aarey Colony, S.V. Road, Malad Subway and Dr B.A. Road.

People were seen taking part in the Dahi Handi competition in Mumbai's Dadar area amid rainfall in the city. Similar Dahi Handi contests were organised across Mumbai, Thane and Pune.

The Indian Meteorological Department, as of now, has issued a red alert in Raigad, Beed, Latur, Parbhani, Hingoli, Jalna and Nanded. While an orange alert has been sounded for Nashik, Pune, Ahmednagar, Thane and Aurangabad for light to moderate rainfall and less than 40 kmph wind speed.

Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai posted on their official X handle informing that heavy rainfall activity is likely to continue till August 21. It released the weather outlook from August 16 to August 20, with red alerts issued in some parts on August 17 and 18. By 20 August, most parts will have no weather warnings.

Heavy waterlogging was seen on the Harbour line, where the tracks were inundated with water after intense rainfall. Local train services at Dadar and Bandra stations were also hit. Tracks were also inundated on the stretch between Dadar and Mahim stations on the Western Railway. A spokesperson from Western Railway told PTI that suburban services on the network were running about 15 minutes late.

Major airlines, including IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa airlines, issued a travel advisory earlier in the day, urging passengers to reach the airport well in advance.

The airlines advised travellers to check their flight status on the official website. SpiceJet warned that all departures, arrivals, and connecting flights could be affected due to adverse weather conditions in Mumbai. While Akasa Air cited heavy rainfall in parts of Mumbai, Go, and Pune, leading to traffic congestion.

Heavy waterlogging across several parts of Mumbai led to traffic snarls and disrupted bus services. A spokesperson from Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) confirmed to PTI that bus operations were affected, with several routes diverted from waterlogged areas such as Sion, Kings Circle, Aarey Colony, and Malad Subway.

Traffic movement was notably slow. Mumbai Traffic Police said that one to one-and-a-half feet of water accumulation at Kane Nagar Bus Stand and MGR Chowk in Antop Hill caused a traffic congestion in the city.

Visuals show the aftermath of a landslide in Mumbai's Vikhroli that killed two people and injured two others. The incident took place around 2:39 am at Varsha Nagar, Vikhroli Parksite, when soil and stones from a nearby hillock collapsed on a hut, injuring four persons, an official from the BMC told PTI.

The victims, who belonged to one family, were rushed to civic-run Rajawadi Hospital, where doctors declared two of them dead. Rubble and debris were seen on the site.

In a post on Saturday morning, BMC advised people in Mumbai to avoid going outside unless required amid the intense rainfall in the city. It also posted that Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Mr. Bhushan Gagrani is reviewing the rainfall situation and the timely measures to be taken from the emergency control room at BMC headquarters.

Heavy rainfall has led to waterlogging in low-lying areas of the western and eastern suburbs, including Vikhroli, Ghatkopar, Bhandup, Andheri, Kings Circle, Malad, and Goregaon, among others.

IndiGo issued a travel advisory on their X handle on Saturday morning advising travellers to reach the airport in advance. It advised all passengers to check their flight status via the official website or mobile app before leaving for the airport.

Spicejet also issued an advisory early morning stating that all departures and arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected due to bad weather in Mumbai. The airline also requested passengers to keep a check on their flight status.

Several areas in Mumbai experienced severe waterlogging following continuous overnight rainfall. Localities such as Wadala, Kings Circle, Gandhi Market, and parts of Navi Mumbai, including Vashi, were heavily affected.

Further, waterlogging also disrupted railway operations. Tracks at key stations like Dadar and Bandra were inundated, causing delays.