Kerala Rains: Heavy rain on the cards across southern India as IMD issues orange, red alerts

Over the past day, Lonavala got a massive 236 mm of rain, and nearby Kurvande saw about 184.5 mm. Other places like Daund and Baramati also received heavy showers—114 mm and 53 mm respectively, while Shivajinagar had a lighter 23 mm. In the last three days, Baramati was hit with nearly 195 mm of rain, and Sansar village in Indapur saw about 194 mm. Bhigwan also got its share, with around 136 mm. Due to these heavy rains, 21 areas in the district recorded more than 65 mm, and floods hit 14 villages in Baramati and Indapur after a canal overflowed. The Pune-Solapur highway even had to shut down for an hour on Sunday because of waterlogging.

Heavy rain led to flooding at King’s Circle junction in central Mumbai, another low-lying area known for waterlogging. The main stretch of the road was badly submerged, and several vehicles broke down while trying to pass through. The drainage lines next to the road also overflowed, making the situation worse. Mumbai Police put out an alert saying that traffic movement in the area had been affected due to the flooding.

After a heavy downpour, a large sinkhole suddenly appeared on Kemp’s Corner Road in the Pedder Road area of south Mumbai. This road connects Breach Candy to Kemp’s Corner. The sinkhole caused a big hollow space right in the middle of the northbound side of the road. Soon after, rainwater started rushing into the hole, making the scene even more alarming. Traffic was quickly stopped and vehicles were diverted to other routes. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Civic authorities said that repair work has already started to fix the damage.

The second phase of Mumbai's first fully underground metro corridor, the aqua line (Line 3), which includes both Worli and Acharya Atre Chowk stations, was inaugurated on May 9, just 17 days ago, faced problem because of heavy rain. Floodwaters entered some stations like Acharya Atre Chowk and Worli, causing disruptions. Passengers witnessed water pouring down the steps at Acharya Atre Chowk like a waterfall. Videos showed lots of water collected inside the Worli metro station. Because of this, metro doors stayed shut for a while, and people couldn’t get off the train. Many passengers took to social media to complain about the flooding at Worli station. When the doors finally opened, water even got inside the train. Plus, the escalators at the station stopped working, adding to the problems.

Mumbai Metro has issued a public notice that the train services on Metro Line 3 are temporarily curtailed.

The India Meteorological Department said that the Southwest Monsoon has further advanced to Mumbai.

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Meteorological experts at the IMD say South Bengal can expect light to moderate thunderstorms, sometimes with lightning and winds blowing between 30 and 40 km/h. Areas like North and South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, and Hooghly might see some heavy to very heavy rain around May 28 and 29. The rain could be quite heavy, with amounts between 7 and 11 cm in some places. Kolkata is expected to have cloudy skies starting May 26, with light rain on the 26th and 27th. Stronger thunderstorms are more likely on May 28 and 29. During this time, temperatures will range from around 26°C at night to 34°C during the day. A weather system over the west-central Bay of Bengal is being watched closely. It’s expected to become a low-pressure area by May 27, which could increase rainfall in the coastal parts of the state starting May 28.

Meanwhile, the heavy rain caused traffic jams in several parts of the city. Areas near the Dadar TT flyover were waterlogged, which led to slow-moving traffic. King’s Circle flyover and places like Saki Naka in Andheri also saw delays on Monday morning as vehicles moved at a snail’s pace due to the downpour.

On Monday afternoon, the IMD (India Meteorological Department) issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Ratnagiri. These areas are expected to get very heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in some places. Earlier, the alert level for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad was raised from yellow to orange, but now it's been pushed up to red, which is the highest warning. The red alert will stay in effect until tomorrow morning, so people in these areas are advised to stay safe and avoid stepping out unless necessary.

Fireforce and police teams had a tough time in Thrissur district as heavy rain continued and many trees were uprooted. These fallen trees caused traffic blocks in several places and made things difficult for people on the road. One big tree even fell on the Thrissur-Guruvayoor railway track. Officials are now working to remove the tree and clear the route, sources said.