Heavy downpour causes waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, IMD issues orange alert

Road traffic either slowed down or stopped as several roads were waterlogged in areas like Hindmata, Parel, Kalachowki, Haji Ali, Dockyard Road, Gandhi Market and Bandra.

Published on: Jul 01, 2022 9:59 AM IST

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Mumbai on Thursday received its first heavy showers of the season. Waterlogging was witnessed in several low-lying areas due to the heavy downpour, civic officials said. (HT Photo)

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Amid incessant rainfall in the city, two incidents of building collapse were reported at Kalbadevi and Sion areas. (HT_PRINT)

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There were no casualties and people were evacuated safely from the affected structures, officials said. (HT Photo/Vijay Bate)

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The movement of local trains was also affected due to waterlogging on tracks, especially between Kurla to Parel section on the Central Railway line. (HT Photo/Vijay Bate)

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"Due to some technical issues in track points at Dadar and Parel stations, slow line trains b/w CSMT- Kurla section are getting delayed. The issue is expected to be resolved in next 15-20 mins," Shivaji Sutar, chief public relations officer of Central Railway, said. (ANI)

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People were seen wading through knee-deep water at several locations and scores of motorists were stuck in traffic snarls for hours. (HT Photo/Vijay Bate)

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Mumbai, India - June 30, 2022: A car stops functioning on the waterlogged subway after heavy downpour of rain at Andheri, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, June 30, 2022. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

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"All money gone down the drain. #Kingscircle, #GandhiMarket #Matunga flooded as always during #MumbaiRains. Nothing seems to work here. The Holding Tanks, the pumps, bigger drains..Seems the Only time it won't flood, will be when if doesn't Rain," a citizen tweeted. (HT Photo/Vijay Bate)

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Mumbai, India - June 30, 2022: People wade through waterlogged road near the subway after heavy downpour of rain at Andheri, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, June 30, 2022. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert warning of heavy to very heavy showers at isolated places in the city and neighbouring districts for the next 24 hours. (PTI)