Fallen Trees, Flooded Roads, Traffic: Monsoon Mayhem In Mumbai

Incessant rains triggered a kilometer-and-a-half-long traffic jam on Kurla's SCLR flyover.

Heavy rain since early Thursday caused widespread waterlogging and severe traffic jams across Mumbai, disrupting commutes on major roads including Western and Eastern Express Highways.

The Western Railway also informed on X that suburban services on its network were running normally, while commuters claimed some trains were running behind schedule.

The BMC issued a high tide alert in Mumbai amid heavy rainfall, warning of a 4.27-metre high tide at 1:45 pm. Citizens were advised to remain cautious in low-lying and waterlogged areas.

Heavy rainfall across Mumbai and the catchment areas has pushed up water levels in the city's seven lakes. With more rain forecast over the next few days, the combined water stock is expected to rise further.

Two college-going girls suffered electric shocks while crossing a flooded road near Nerul LP Bridge in Navi Mumbai. Both are out of danger as officials investigate an exposed live cable amid heavy monsoon rainfall.

The IMD has issued a red alert for Palghar and ghats of Pune for Thursday. Other coastal districts such as Thane and Mumbai are also expected to witness similar weather conditions.

Raigad schools will remain closed on July 2 due to heavy rainfall. The holiday applies to Panvel, Uran, and other areas as IMD forecasts heavy rain.

Mumbai experienced heavy rains for the second day, with suburbs receiving up to 99 mm, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Flights were briefly diverted but have resumed.

Civic bodies in Panvel, Uran, Palghar and Raigad have declared a holiday for schools and colleges as a precautionary measure amid the intense rainfall.

IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai and Thane, red alert for Palghar with schools closed due to extremely heavy rainfall forecast.

IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar.

Heavy rains throw Mumbai local train services off track; commuters face delays across key routes

Palghar shuts educational institutions for July 2 after IMD issues a Red Alert for heavy rainfall across the district.

Relentless monsoon showers trigger waterlogging, flooding and damage across Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Red alert remains in force as heavy rains disrupt transport and civic services; authorities yet to announce closure of educational institutions.

IMD expands highest-level weather warning across Maharashtra's coastline as heavy rainfall intensifies.

Many professionals believe a hybrid model could help reduce travel stress during peak monsoon days.

India's first exchange-traded rainfall futures contract gains traction as delayed monsoon boosts interest.

Concerns regarding the poor upkeep of South Mumbai's cessed structures, many of which were constructed between the late 1800s and the 1940s, were rekindled by the tragedy.

Mumbai faced heavy rainfall causing widespread disruption and over 120 civic emergencies including tree falls and building collapses.

Several parts of Mumbai received over 100 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8 am on Wednesday.

Powai Lake in Mumbai began overflowing early Wednesday, with a capacity of 545 crore litres, primarily used for industrial purposes.

Mumbai's seven lakes recorded a slight rise in water levels following fresh monsoon rainfall, while the IMD has issued an Orange Alert for heavy rain across the city.