The capital of Maharashtra, is currently experiencing heavy rainfall, which have led to significant waterlogging across the city. The continues rain created challenging conditions for both pedestrians and vehicles in the city on Sunday, July 21.
Heavy downpours also disturb the train services in all the lines of Mumbai local trains. Waterlogging was reported between railway tracks on the Central Line, slowing down the train services by 10 to 20 minutes.
The Western Expressway is also inundated by the rainfall, and low-lying areas in Ville Parle are submerged in water and created chaos on Mumbai roads. Authorities are on high alert as forecasts indicate that Mumbai may continue to experience more rainfall in the coming days.
Visuals From Outside of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Station
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Water Enter Houses in Mumbai
The water in Mumbai lakes has reached to 43% this year till date. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data released today, , the collective lake levels or water stock in city lakes is now at 6,18,754 million litres of water or 43.41%.
As per the civic body data, , the water level in Tansa is at 80.18% At Modak-Sagar, 60.45% of water stock is available for drinking. In Middle Vaitarna 39.22% and in Upper Vaitarna 10.50% of water stock. Bhatsa 42.73% Vehar 71.53% and Tulsi 100% water level is available.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Mumbai has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in the city, effective until July 24. Additionally, the weather department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rains at isolated locations in Thane and Palghar districts today.