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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘red’ alert for Mumbai on Monday (Aug 18), forecasting extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in the city and adjoining areas.
Incessant rains in the island city led to severe waterlogging, with some low-lying areas, like the Andheri Subway and Lokhandwala Complex, witnessing water accumulation at a few locations.
The traffic in the city has also been severely hit, with the closure of both lanes of the Andheri subway.
The Mumbai Traffic Police informed that traffic would be routed via Thackeray Bridge and Gokhale Bridge. The police said that waterlogging was also reported along the Vakola bridge, Hyatt Junction, as well as the Khar subway, which led to slow traffic movement in the city.
In its latest bulletin, the IMD has upgraded and issued a ‘red’ alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts for the next two days.
According to the data from the IMD, the suburban Santacruz station received 99 mm of rainfall while the Colaba coastal observatory registered 38 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours.
Local train services have also been hit by incessant rainfall, as they are running late by 10 minutes on the Central as well as Western Lines.
Several airlines, including Akasa Air and IndiGo, issued advisories for passengers, suggesting that travellers leave for airports timely due to traffic congestion.
“Due to heavy rainfall in certain parts of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa, and Pune, we anticipate slow-moving traffic and congestion on roads leading to the airport. To ensure a seamless travel experience, we request you to plan for additional travel time to reach the airport well in time for your flight,” Akasa Air wrote in a post on X.
IndiGo said its airport staff will help the travellers along the way.
“The rain continues to make its presence felt across Mumbai, and road travel has been affected in parts. Traffic is moving slowly on some routes to the airport due to persistent showers and pooling water.”
“If you are catching a flight today, we recommend heading out early and keeping an eye on your flight updates via our app and website. Our airport teams are standing by and ready to help you along the way,” IndiGo posted on X.
The airline, in another post on X, wrote, “The showers have not taken a break in Mumbai, and neither has the road congestion. Traffic towards the airport is currently slower in several areas. We recommend planning your commute in advance and checking your flight status before heading out. Our airport teams are on the ground and ready to support you as you travel. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.”
A school bus carrying six children and two staffers got stuck on a waterlogged road in Mumbai after heavy rains, following which police rushed to the spot and rescued them, officials said.
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