Mumbai rain: Over 200 mm downpour triggers waterlogging, traffic disruptions

The Santacruz weather station recorded 205 mm of rain while the Colaba coastal observatory received 158 mm of rain till 8.30 am Thursday.

A tree fell on parked vehicles near Churchgate station as Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall on Thursday morning. (Express Photo by Akash Patil)

The heavy showers come amidst an orange alert sounded by the IMD until July 5, owing to the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall. A red alert has also been issued for Palghar, Thane, and Raigad in the coming days due to active monsoon systems ranging from troughs to upper-air cyclonic circulation.

Low-lying areas flooded

The wet spell triggered travel woes for office-bound commuters as several low-lying areas were inundated. Waterlogging was reported across parts of Worli, Kurla, and chronic flood-prone spots like Hindmata Junction, Kings Circle, and Andheri Subway, forcing pedestrians to wade through ankle-deep water.

Traffic snarls were reported along Mumbai’s major arterial routes—the Western and Eastern Express Highways. According to the Mumbai Traffic Police, approximately one and a half feet of water accumulated along BPT Wadala, slowing traffic. Vehicular movement was also affected in several areas in Chembur.