Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Pune receives third-highest rainfall ever recorded; 4 die amid heavy rains and floods

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: The India Meteorological Department said on Thursday that Pune reported “133.0 mm as the 3rd highest rainfall ever recorded". This is also the highest for the month of September.

Meanwhile, the IMD issued an “orange alert" for Mumbai City and Suburb on Thursday, predicting “thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph" in the area. Meanwhile, at least four people died amid heavy rainfall and floods in Mumbai, Reuters reported.

In view of the heavy rainfall alert, schools and colleges have been shut in several districts including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad on Thursday, September 26. 

Vehicular and rail traffic in Mumbai resumed on Thursday, a day after heavy rains battered the city, inundating low-lying areas, halting local trains in their tracks and forcing the diversion of at least 14 incoming flights.

For Thursday, the Met department has issued a red alert for Palghar and Nashik and an orange alert for Thane, Raigad, Mumbai and Pune. According to the weather department, isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Konkan and Goa and central Maharashtra during September 25-27.

26 Sep 2024, 03:58:59 PM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: IMD issues ‘orange’ alert

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: The India Meteorological Department has sounded an orange alert for Mumbai and Thane amid ‘continued likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall alongside thunderstorms and lightning in isolated pockets’. Palghar district has been placed under a red alert till Friday morning. 

26 Sep 2024, 03:16:44 PM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates:  Downpour kills four in MMR

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Heavy rain has killed at least four people in Mumbai and the surrounding region as per reports on Thursday. 

A municipal official told AFP that a 45-year-old woman drowned in the suburb of Andheri. 

Local media reports indicate that two labourers were also killed after being struck by lightning in the city of Kalyan — around 40 kilometres outside the city. 

Another woman drowned near a waterfall in Khopoli.

26 Sep 2024, 02:51:10 PM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: IMD says Monsoon likely to withdraw by October 5

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: The India Meteorological Department said on Thursday that monsoon in Maharashtra is expected to withdraw by October 5 this year.

26 Sep 2024, 01:36:10 PM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Pune receives third-highest rainfall ever recorded

The IMD said on Thursday, September 26, "Pune reported 133.0 mm as 3rd Highest Rainfall ever recorded and Highest for the month of September."

26 Sep 2024, 01:31:38 PM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Maha Mumbai Metro surpasses highest daily ridership at 2.8 lakh passengers despite rainfall

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Maha Mumbai Metro said it was "thrilled to share that Maha Mumbai Metro has proudly surpassed highest daily ridership, reaching an incredible 2,87,073 passengers on Mumbai Metro Line 2A & 7!"

"Even amidst heavy rain, Maha Mumbai Metro remained your steadfast companion, ensuring seamless journeys for all. Metro operated two extra services one each from Gundavali & Andheri West, whereas, Monorail operated six services to accommodate and effectively manage the surge ridership," Maha Mumbai Metro said in a post on X.

"Thank you for choosing us as your travel partner. Together, we’re not just moving people; we’re building a vibrant, connected Mumbai! Here’s to more milestones ahead!," it added.

26 Sep 2024, 11:39:14 AM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Good news for Mumbai! No red alert today but heavy rainfall may continue

The IMD said very heavy rainfall was observed during past 24 hrs till 8:30 am in Mumbai and Pune on Thursday. IMD Director Sunil Kamble told ANI, "Till yesterday afternoon, orange alert was issued for Mumbai. But with the monsoon intensifying we issued a red alert till 8:30 am this morning. As soon as we issued a red alert, we saw that more than 200 mm of rain registered in the regions of Mumbai."

"Today, we have issued an orange alert for Mumbai. From today, an orange alert has been issued for a lot of districts, and from tomorrow, green and yellow alerts will be issued. In the next 5-6 monsoon will reduce and there are chances that monsoon will withdraw till October 5...Red alert has been issued for Palghar...," the IMD official said.

26 Sep 2024, 10:48:07 AM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: At least four people die amid heavy rainfall, floods

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: At least four people died as torrential rain lashed Mumbai, triggering floods and paralysing the city and forcing schools to close on Thursday. Four people died from rain-related incidents, officials told Reuters.

26 Sep 2024, 10:33:46 AM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: PM Narendra Modi's visit to Pune cancelled

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: PM Narendra Modi's visit to Pune, Maharashtra was cancelled due to the heavy rain situation in the city, news agency ANI reported.

26 Sep 2024, 10:17:07 AM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: List of districts where school and colleges have been shut today

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: The extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Wednesday prompted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to announce a holiday for all schools and colleges on Thursday. Schools and colleges in Thane, Palghar, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad were also closed on Thursday after heavy rains.

26 Sep 2024, 08:58:27 AM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely today

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: “Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely," weather department said in an update on Thursday.

26 Sep 2024, 07:39:27 AM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: All trains running normal, says Railwa

26 Sep 2024, 07:14:39 AM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Schools, colleges shut in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Pune District Collector Dr Suhas Diwase announced a public holiday for all schools and colleges in Pune city and Pimpri Chinchwad on September 26 in view of incessant rainfall as predicted by IMD... IMD has issued an orange alert for tomorrow in the Pune district.

26 Sep 2024, 06:54:27 AM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: List of rescheduled trains

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Here's a list of rescheduled trains

Train No. 22105 CSMT- PUNE INDRAYANI EXP

Train No. 05326 LTT-GKP SPECIAL Express

Train No. 05558 LTT-RAXAUL JN EXPRESS

Train No. 18520 LTT-VISAKHAPATNAM

Train No. 22119 CSMT-MADGAON TEJAS EXP

Train No. 12701 CSMT-HYB HUSSAINSAGAR EXP

26 Sep 2024, 06:27:38 AM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: ‘Local trains are delayed and operating at a cautious speed’

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: In an appeal to Commuters, the Central Railway said late Wednesday night, "For your safety, please remain inside the train and avoid stepping onto the tracks. Due to heavy rains and waterlogging, local trains are delayed and operating at a cautious speed. We urge passengers to stay on board as you are safest inside the train. As the water recedes, the train will continue its journey to your destination. Your cooperation is essential for ensuring everyone's safety."

26 Sep 2024, 06:16:42 AM IST

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Trains rescheduled due to heavy rains and waterlogging

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: The 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲 posted on X a list of trains rescheduled due to heavy rains and waterlogging in the Mumbai section.

25 Sep 2024, 11:29:30 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Thane schools to remain closed tomorrow 

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Amid IMD's red alert for heavy rains in Mumbai and surrounding areas, school in Thane will remain closed.  

25 Sep 2024, 11:18:12 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Severe waterlogging in Chembur | Watch

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25 Sep 2024, 11:14:13 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Water in Hindmata area now receding, says BMC

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: In a post on X, BMC said the water in Hindmata area is now receding. However, the civic body added that as a preventive measure, labours and employees of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are on duty at the site.

25 Sep 2024, 11:12:12 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Heavy traffic snarls at Kurla bridge | Watch

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25 Sep 2024, 11:09:36 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Commuters wait for train at Marine Lines station in rain | Watch

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25 Sep 2024, 11:06:28 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Central Railway urges commuters to ‘avoid stepping onto the tracks’

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25 Sep 2024, 11:02:46 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Trains rescheduled

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25 Sep 2024, 11:00:36 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Trains rescheduled 

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25 Sep 2024, 10:54:12 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: SpiceJet issues advisory

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25 Sep 2024, 10:52:53 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Mumbai witnesses traffic congestion 

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25 Sep 2024, 10:47:31 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: IndiGo issues advisory

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25 Sep 2024, 10:47:00 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Flights affected

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Two flights were diverted and seven flights had to make a go-around at Mumbai airport due to inclement weather.

25 Sep 2024, 10:46:31 PM IST

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Local train services affected

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: The Mumbai Division of the Central Railway said that due to Heavy Rain in the Mumbai and Suburban areas and water logging in several locations between Vidyavihar and Mulund stations UP and Down slow train services were affected. However, Bhandup-Nahur Down line and Kanjurmarg - Nahur Up line were later restored with restricted speed.

25 Sep 2024, 10:42:17 PM IST

Mumbai rains Live Updates: IMD scientist on rainfall

Mumbai rains Live Updates: IMD scientist Sushma Nair said a trough runs from north Konkan to south Bangladesh across a cyclonic circulation over south Chhattisgarh and its neighbourhood extending to the middle tropospheric level tilting southwards with height.

"This will lead to fairly widespread to widespread light/moderate rainfall is very likely over Konkan and Goa during the week," she said.

25 Sep 2024, 10:41:50 PM IST

Mumbai rains Live Updates: Red alert for Palghar

Mumbai rains Live Updates: The Met department has also issued a red alert for Palghar and Nashik and an orange one for Thane, Raigad, Mumbai and Pune for September 26.

25 Sep 2024, 10:41:06 PM IST

Mumbai rains Live Updates: BMC urges citizens to step out of their homes ‘only if necessary’

Mumbai rains Live Updates: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation appealed to citizens to step out of their homes only if necessary.

"Commuters are advised to check weather updates and plan accordingly," the civic body said.

25 Sep 2024, 10:39:58 PM IST

Mumbai rains Live Updates: Heavy rainfall predicted

Mumbai rains Live Updates: In its latest warning, issued at 5.30 pm, IMD predicted “extremely heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds at isolated places" in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri districts.

25 Sep 2024, 10:39:43 PM IST

Mumbai rains LIVE Updates: Red alert issued for Mumbai

Mumbai rains Live Updates: Heavy rains returned to lash Mumbai and surrounding areas, prompting the Met department to issue a red alert for the city. BMC said that the IMD has upgraded its orange alert for Mumbai to a red alert till 8.30 am on Thursday. 

25 Sep 2024, 10:39:06 PM IST

Mumbai rains LIVE Updates: Schools, colleges to remain closed in Mumbai on Thursday 

Mumbai rains Live Updates: Schools and colleges in Mumbai and its suburbs will remain shut on Thursday amid a red alert for heavy rains, officials said.

School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar, the guardian minister for Mumbai city, declared a holiday as heavy rains pounded Mumbai.

"All schools and colleges under BMC's jurisdiction will remain closed on Thursday, considering the safety of the students," the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation stated.