Continuous heavy rainfall has disrupted normal life in Mumbai and its adjoining areas, as waterlogging at several locations is causing considerable inconvenience to commuters and motorists.

Heavy rains that have continued since Saturday night have resulted in severe waterlogging on the eastern side of Nalasopara Railway Station.

Despite the waterlogged conditions, passengers have been forced to wade through accumulated water to reach their destinations. Large crowds of passengers were also seen inside the station premises amid the ongoing rainfall.

Meanwhile, heavy rains have continued to lash Vasai-Virar city since Saturday night. Due to the persistent rainfall, several roads in Nalasopara, including areas around Centre Park and Tulinj Bridge, have become waterlogged, creating difficulties for motorists as well as pedestrians during the morning hours.

Heavy rainfall has also continued in Mumbai’s Dadar area, leading to inconvenience for commuters travelling through the locality. The railway tracks at Kurla station have also been flooded following the continuous downpour, affecting movement in and around the station.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar for Sunday, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and strong winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph at some places.

The weather department said, “The sky will generally remain cloudy with occasional moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by lightning and strong winds of 40-50 kmph. Isolated areas may also experience isolated heavy rain.”

Mumbai is likely to witness further rainfall on Monday as well.

The prevailing weather conditions are expected to keep rainfall activity over the city and neighbouring areas.

The IMD has forecast moderate rainfall in Mumbai for the day, which also marks the first day of the famous Ganesh festival.

The idol immersion processions are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, and according to the weather forecast, the city is also expected to receive light to moderate rainfall on that day.

Mumbai, July 8: Severe monsoon weather continues to batter Maharashtra, with relentless downpours over the past 24 hours triggering flash floods, river overflows, and structural collapses. According to the latest situation summary report released by the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Wednesday, the state has recorded 62 human casualties and 200 animal deaths since the start of the monsoon season on June 1.

The State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) reported extreme rainfall across several coastal and western districts in the last 24 hours. Thane and Palghar bore the brunt of the deluge, recording massive precipitation levels, including Thane: 196.9 mm, Palghar: 185.4 mm, Raigad: 134.1 mm, Mumbai Suburban: 125.0 mm and Pune: 69.4 mm. The cumulative rainfall since June 1 has put almost all districts in the “Large Excess” category, with Palghar receiving 457.3 per cent and Pune receiving 435.4 per cent of their normal rainfall figures for this period.

Out of the 62 human fatalities documented over the last five weeks, structural collapses and lightning strikes have emerged as the leading causes of death. Of these 62 fatalities, 25 deaths and 41 injuries were reported due to structural collapses across multiple districts, including Nashik, Thane, and Mumbai Suburban, and 23 deaths and 17 injuries happened due to thunder and lightning.

The lightning strikes also took a massive toll on livestock, accounting for 181 out of the 200 total animal deaths in the state.

About 6 deaths and 4 injuries were reported due to landslides and mudflows, primarily impacting mountainous regions in Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Satara, and Pune.

Tree falls claimed 6 lives, while direct flooding caused 2 deaths. In recent daily incidents, a wall collapse in Mumbai Suburban left one person injured, while a tree fell in Ratnagiri, injuring two others.

Heavy regional precipitation has caused severe swelling across Maharashtra’s river networks. Several major rivers have officially breached their critical danger levels, prompting local evacuations and high-alert warnings for low-lying villages.

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a red alert for the entire Maharashtra coastline valid until midnight. Extremely high waves and strong tidal surges are forecasted, posing a severe threat to coastal infrastructure and maritime safety.

Disaster management officials have advised a complete suspension of all nearshore recreational activities. Small fishing vessels and commercial boats have been strictly ordered not to venture out into the sea due to the imminent threat of wave surges and severe coastal erosion.

Mumbai, July 7: Maharashtra continued to reel under the impact of torrential rainfall on Tuesday, with heavy showers disrupting normal life across several districts, including Mumbai and Pune.

Authorities declared a holiday for all schools in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and Haveli Taluka, while the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) advised private offices in Mumbai to allow employees to work from home.

It also announced that non-essential government offices in the financial capital would function for only half a day in view of the prevailing weather conditions.

Several parts of Mumbai remained waterlogged following incessant rainfall over the past three days, leading to traffic congestion and disruptions in daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for the region, warning of continued heavy rainfall.

Considering the adverse weather conditions, Pune District Collector and Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, Jitendra Dudi, declared a holiday for all primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools located within the Pune Municipal Corporation, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, and Haveli Taluka.

The decision was taken to ensure the safety of students amid continuous heavy rainfall, reports of landslides in the Ghat sections, and the IMD’s weather warning. The holiday applies to Zilla Parishad schools, municipal schools, Ashramshalas (residential schools for tribal students), private aided and unaided institutions, English-medium schools, and all Anganwadi centres.

However, the administration has directed all headmasters, teachers, and non-teaching staff to report to their respective schools during regular office hours and remain available to assist the local administration in disaster management and emergency response activities.

The district administration has also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and venture outdoors only if absolutely necessary until weather conditions improve.

Meanwhile, the continuous downpour has significantly increased the water level of the Bhima River. Authorities said the river’s discharge at Daund has reached 97,700 cusecs, raising concerns about a possible flood-like situation in low-lying areas. The increase in discharge is attributed to the release of large volumes of water from upstream dams following sustained rainfall across Pune district.

In Indapur, heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats has resulted in a massive inflow into the Ujani Dam. Officials said around 1,45,561 cusecs of water is currently flowing towards the reservoir through the Bhima River, causing the river channel to flow at full capacity.

The water storage in the Ujani Dam has witnessed a notable rise over the last 48 hours, with an increase of nearly 4.25 Thousand Million Cubic (TMC). Officials stated that while the dam’s live storage level stood at minus 27.96 per cent on July 5, it has now improved to minus 20.21 per cent due to the continuous inflow of water.

At present, the reservoir holds approximately 52.83 TMC of water, marking a significant improvement in storage levels. Authorities said that if heavy rainfall continues over the Western Ghats in the coming days, the water level in the dam is expected to rise further.

Mumbai and its suburbs have also continued to experience relentless rainfall for the third consecutive day. During the past 48 hours, the city division recorded nearly 300 mm of rainfall, while the eastern suburbs received around 380 mm and the western suburbs recorded approximately 345 mm.

Accompanied by strong winds with speeds ranging between 70 and 80 kmph, the heavy rainfall prompted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to activate its entire emergency response machinery.

The BMC’s Disaster Management Department has been monitoring the situation round the clock, deploying special teams to vulnerable locations to respond promptly to incidents such as tree falls, short circuits, and partial or complete collapses of dilapidated structures.

To minimise flooding, civic authorities have pressed high-capacity dewatering pumps, suction equipment, and additional manpower into service to clear waterlogged roads and restore normalcy as quickly as possible.

The BMC has also convened a Special General Body Meeting for July 9, during which rain-related preparedness, infrastructure challenges, and emergency response measures are expected to be discussed in detail.