Mumbai underwater: Torrential rain brings city to a standstill | In Photos

Updated On Jul 25, 2024 02:02 pm IST

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai has led to waterlogging, damage to property and has disrupted transport in the city

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Heavy rainfall in Mumbai from 8 am on July 24 to 8 am on July 25 led to flooding across the city, especially in Chembur, Kurla, BKC and Vasai. Intense spells of rainfall are likely to continue today.(Raju Shinde/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 02:02 pm IST

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai from 8 am on July 24 to 8 am on July 25 led to flooding across the city, especially in Chembur, Kurla, BKC and Vasai. Intense spells of rainfall are likely to continue today.(Raju Shinde/Hindustan Times)

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Chief minister Eknath Shinde urged citizens not to go outside without any urgency. The flooding situation is being reviewd by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar as well, coordinating relief and assistance between the NDRF and district agencies.(Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 02:02 pm IST

Chief minister Eknath Shinde urged citizens not to go outside without any urgency. The flooding situation is being reviewd by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar as well, coordinating relief and assistance between the NDRF and district agencies.(Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times)

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The BEST has diverted a few bus routes from Coastal Road to Breach Candy-Kemps Corner-Babulnath-Marine Drive route owing to an accident on the Coastal Road. BEST officials said that they are diverting buses on other routes as well. (Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 02:02 pm IST

The BEST has diverted a few bus routes from Coastal Road to Breach Candy-Kemps Corner-Babulnath-Marine Drive route owing to an accident on the Coastal Road. BEST officials said that they are diverting buses on other routes as well. (Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times)

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Mumbai traffic police have deployed approximately 2,000 personnel across the city to manage traffic flow due to the congestion caused by the flooding  (Raju Shinde/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 02:02 pm IST

Mumbai traffic police have deployed approximately 2,000 personnel across the city to manage traffic flow due to the congestion caused by the flooding  (Raju Shinde/Hindustan Times)

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Schools have announced holidays in Palghar, Thane and Raigad districts. Children have been released from school for the day in Thane due to the disruption in transport and dangerous levels of flooding.(Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 02:02 pm IST

Schools have announced holidays in Palghar, Thane and Raigad districts. Children have been released from school for the day in Thane due to the disruption in transport and dangerous levels of flooding.(Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times)

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BMC-owned Modaksagar lake as well as Vihar lake overflowed in the morning. All seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai have crossed their water supply limits.(Yogesh Naik/Hindustan times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 02:02 pm IST

BMC-owned Modaksagar lake as well as Vihar lake overflowed in the morning. All seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai have crossed their water supply limits.(Yogesh Naik/Hindustan times)

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Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urged people to stay at home and said that the state government was taking all necessary measures as safety is their priority(Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 02:02 pm IST

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urged people to stay at home and said that the state government was taking all necessary measures as safety is their priority(Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times)

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The IMD in its 1pm forecast, has placed Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad under red alert for July 25.(Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 02:02 pm IST

The IMD in its 1pm forecast, has placed Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad under red alert for July 25.(Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times)

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