Rainfall continues in many states, but Maharashtra seems to be the most affected these days. Where seven people have died so far and more than 200 people are trapped in seasonal destruction. The speed of Mayanagari Mumbai has also stopped due to rain, due to which the municipal corporation had to declare a holiday in schools and colleges. It is raining heavily in many parts of the financial capital of the country.
Funds on the streets of Mumbai
The speed of the never-ending city has stopped the water, the situation is that the streets of Mumbai are inundated, so much water is full that the vehicles are stuck everywhere, the city that is shining its brightness is screaming with water and it is not the first time, Mumbai rains every year and Mumbai is struggling with this problem every year.
The dark subway of Mumbai has been flooded after heavy rains, due to which the dark subway has been closed. Those who were admitted to a hospital in Chembur affected by waterlogging due to continuous rains in Mumbai also faced difficulties. Many people were seen going to the mother General Hospital operated by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) by loading their sick families on their backs.
Many flights affected
Many flights were also affected due to bad weather in Mumbai. There is still waterlogging on many routes leading to the airport, which has slowed down traffic. According to IndiGo, both Arrival and Departure are delayed due to rain. IndiGo has advised people traveling a little earlier and keeping an eye on their flight situation through the app or website.
August 18, how much rain in Mumbai from 8:30 am to August 19, August 19, 5:30 am
- Vikhroli-194.5 mm
- Santacruz-185.0 mm
- Juhu-173.5 mm
- Bikeula-167.0 mm
- Bandra-157.0 mm
- Colaba-79.8 mm
- Mahalakshmi-71.9 mm
School-college off
On Monday, due to heavy rains in Mumbai, there was waterlogging in many areas, causing traffic jam. BMC has declared a holiday in all schools and colleges operating in the second shift (after 12 noon) in the city. Later, the municipal body announced a holiday in all schools and colleges in the metropolis today, amidst forecast of heavy rains.
Officials said the landslides occurred due to heavy rains in the mountainous area of Kalyan in Thane district, which damaged four houses, although no one was injured. Officials have declared a holiday in schools and colleges on Tuesday after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for 18-19 August in Thane and Palghar districts.
At the same time, the Meteorological Department in Mumbai has warned of heavy rains till 17-21 August and has been instructed to be completely vigilant. In Nanded district, more than 200 people were trapped in the flood due to continuous rains, due to which the officers had to call the army for rescue and relief operations.
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