Intermittent rain for over eight hours in Mumbai disrupted daily life on Wednesday, leading authorities to issue a ‘Red Alert’ warning.
The heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging on roads in the financial hub, resulting in significant traffic congestion on the Western Express Highway and other routes. Flight operations have also been impacted, and local trains—the city’s lifeline—are operating at reduced speeds.
The Meteorological Department has forecasted “extremely heavy rainfall,” with the red alert in effect until 8:30 AM on Thursday.
Netizens Share Visuals
Social media users shared images of submerged railway tracks at Kurla, Kanjurmarg, and Mankhurd.
Trouble as expected. Tracks underwater now in Kurla🚨
People will get stuck as I am at Mulund station! #MumbaiRainspic.twitter.com/9meMQIAuDv
— Mumbai Nowcast (@s_r_khandelwal) September 25, 2024
One netizen posted photos of vehicles submerged near Phoenix Mall in Kurla.
Mankhurd Station#mankhurd #station #govandi #localtrain #mumbailocal #mumbai #mumbairain #mumbairains #rain#Waterlogging #MumbaiRains #Rains #MumbaiNews pic.twitter.com/pK6KXWiwKA
— MUMBAI TV (@tv_mumbai) September 25, 2024
Another user shared pictures of water entering their home.
https://twitter.com/Ashutos56702947/status/1838970812084138364
In light of the Red Alert, all schools and colleges in Mumbai have been declared closed for Thursday (September 26).
