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8mo ago

Mumbai Faces Severe Flooding After Torrential Downpour

Commuters stranded for hours, vehicles damaged, and businesses affected as city grapples with heavy rainfall.

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Heavy rain continued to several parts of Mumbai city and suburbs, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Mumbai and Thane. Mumbai. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
. Key roads including the old Mumbai-Pune highway, Ganesh Khind Road and various arterial routes in the city’s bustling Peth areas were blocked as traffic lights failed and traffic police were nowhere to be seen. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)
Mumbai rain live updates: Five hours of heavy rainfall in Mumbai, India's financial capital which is the costliest real estate market in the country where apartments are sold for almost  ₹1.50 lakh per sq ft and above, caught citizens returning from office unawares.

Overview

  • Mumbai experienced over 100mm of rainfall in a few hours, with some areas receiving up to 200mm, causing severe flooding and traffic chaos.
  • Many commuters were stranded for hours, with some unable to leave their offices or reach their homes until late at night.
  • Vehicles, including cars and bikes, were left damaged and waterlogged, leading to significant repair costs and backlogs at mechanic shops.
  • Businesses and homes in low-lying areas suffered water damage, with grocery shops and other establishments facing losses due to the flooding.
  • Critics argue that better information management and timely alerts could have mitigated the impact, highlighting the need for improved flood management strategies.