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Heavy rains cause severe waterlogging, traffic jams in parts of Mumbai

It has been raining intermittently since Sunday night in Mumbai and adjoining areas.

Updated on: Jul 27, 2020, 15:10:42 IST
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Parts of Mumbai, including Dadar and Hindmata areas, faced severe waterlogging on Monday following heavy rainfall in the region.

A waterlogged road in  Dadar, Mumbai. (Satish Bate/HT File Photo)
A waterlogged road in Dadar, Mumbai. (Satish Bate/HT File Photo)

Meanwhile, heavy traffic congestion was seen in Vashi area of Navi Mumbai after a spell of rain.

It has been raining intermittently since last night in Mumbai and adjoining areas, said (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) BMC earlier today.

K S Hosalikar, Dy Director General (DDG) of Meteorology, India Met Department, Mumbai, said, “Mumbai morning rains moderate ...With intense spells now going on. It will not there for a longer time.”

“Mumbai and around record moderate to heavy rains in the last 24 hours. Most of it occurred since early morning with thunder. Colaba side intensity remained high with ~ 60+ mm RF. Thane, NM side record heavy falls. Latest satellite image indicates a cloud patch near Mumbai. Reducing,” he added.

The Regional Meteorological Centre of Mumbai has predicted moderate rain and thunderstorm in the city for 24 hours. There is a possibility of occasional intense spells. “Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain/thunderstorm in the city and suburbs. Possibility of occasional intense spells,” it said.

The Meteorological Centre also predicted generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain for 48 hours.