Waterlogging at Bhendi Bazar, Mumbai Central, Worli Sea Face; rail, road traffic disrupted

23-September-2020

Several areas in Mumbai received heavy rain starting late afternoon on Tuesday. Areas in south Mumbai, as well as western and northern suburbs like Andheri, Jogeshwari, Goregaon, Malad and Borivali received around 70 mm rainfall since Tuesday morning, said an official from IMD Mumbai. India Meteorological Departmemt (IMD) predicted 'generally cloudy sky with heavy rain' for Mumbai.

"Due to heavy rain & water logging between Churchgate-Andheri, suburban train service is suspended & suburban local service is running normal between Andheri and Virar," said Western Railway PRO.

There were reports of traffic jams in some places in Vile Parle and Ram Mandir areas due to the rain. �The intensity of showers will reduce from Wednesday onwards and it will remain on the lower side till the end of this week,� the IMD official said.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates:
10:09 am: Water-logging in Bhendi Bazar, Gol Temple, Nana Chowk, Mumbai Central Junction, Bawla Compound, JJ Junction, Hindmata, Kala Chowky, Sarthi Bar & Worli Sea Face. All wards are working actively to dewater the water-logged areas, says Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

#WATCH Maharashtra: Mumbai's Nair Hospital flooded following heavy rainfall in the city. It is a COVID-19 dedicated hospital.

As per Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai city received 173 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/DLPOWe2gPc

— ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2020

09:29 am: Due to continuous rains & water-logging, traffic on all lines in Mumbai Suburban section between Churchgate & Dadar suspended from 8.15 am today, says Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO) of Western Railway

09:00 am: Mumbai's Nair Hospital flooded following heavy rainfall in the city. It is a COVID-19 dedicated hospital. As per Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai city received 173 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours.

08:40 am: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation declares holiday for all pvt & govt establishments, except emergency services, after severe waterlogging and heavy rainfall in many parts of the city. Commissioner has appeared public to come out of their homes only if necessary

08:00 am: Passengers stranded at Sion railway station in Mumbai yesterday due to waterlogging following heavy downpour in the area.

#WATCH Maharashtra: Railway tracks submerged at Sion railway station in Mumbai, following heavy downpour in the city. pic.twitter.com/4CONRkH9Fk

— ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2020

07:45 am: Streets were waterlogged in the Goregaon area of Mumbai yesterday after heavy rainfall

#WATCH Maharashtra: Streets were waterlogged in the Goregaon area of Mumbai yesterday after heavy rainfall. pic.twitter.com/BpruXcVn1B

— ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2020

07:16 am: Heavy rainfall triggers heavy waterlogging in the Goregaon area of Mumbai

Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall triggers heavy waterlogging in the Goregaon area of Mumbai. (22.09.20) pic.twitter.com/Y9MXINjSGi

— ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2020

07:13 am: Visual shows waterlogging in Sion-Matunga road

#WATCH: Several parts of Mumbai received heavy rainfall today leading to waterlogging in some areas. Visuals from Sion-Matunga road.

India Meteorological Departmemt (IMD) predicts 'generally cloudy sky with heavy rain' for Mumbai tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/6B5je5m4g7

— ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2020

07:00 am: Several parts of the city received heavy rainfall on Tuesday. Visuals from Lower Parel.