After a gap, heavy rains returned to Mumbai, causing chaos and inconvenience to commuters. The Indian Meteorological Department has upgraded its alert to red for the city and neighboring areas. Flight operations were also affected due to the inclement weather, and there were reports of significant water-logging in different areas of the city. Local trains services were also delayed, leaving passengers stranded at various stations.
As Mumbai and its neighboring districts were hit with heavy rainfall, 14 incoming flights at the Mumbai Airport were diverted to different airports. This includes nine flights from IndiGo, causing chaos and delay in flight operations. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai, with extremely heavy rainfall predicted for the city. The flights were diverted due to inclement weather, with one diverted to Ahmedabad and two to Hyderabad.
Amidst heavy rains in Mumbai, the BMC declared an emergency holiday for schools and colleges in the city. The decision was made to ensure the safety of students after a "red alert" was issued by the India Meteorological Department predicting extremely heavy rainfall. The civic body also urged citizens to only step out if necessary and to check weather updates and plan accordingly. Heavy rains have caused chaos in the city, with local trains stopping and traffic crawling. Stay updated on the latest business news and stock market updates with Zee Business.
Mumbai once again faced heavy rains on Wednesday, causing chaos and difficulties for the residents. The incessant rainfall led to waterlogging, disrupted public transportation, and people struggling to reach their homes due to delayed local trains. Social media was flooded with videos and messages from Mumbaikars narrating their plight and urging for better municipal management during monsoon season. As the city continues to battle the torrential downpour, the question remains - what more can be done to alleviate the situation and avoid these annual struggles?
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the closure of all schools and colleges in Mumbai for Thursday, September 26, due to the Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy rains. This decision was made in consideration of the safety of students, as the city was hit by heavy showers and disrupted essential services. Mumbaikars are advised by the BMC to stay indoors unless necessary.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai, causing traffic congestions and disruptions in public travel. Incessant rain has wreaked havoc in several parts of Maharashtra, leading to multiple deaths, injuries, and evacuation efforts. Meanwhile, heavy rain is also battering Pune city, with a red alert issued for the next few days and the closure of schools and colleges in the affected areas.
Heavy rains hit Maharashtra, particularly Mumbai and Pune, causing multiple areas to be inundated. The India Meteorological Department has predicted more rainfall in the state, leading to a red alert being issued in Mumbai, Pune and Raigad district. The torrential downpour has already caused four deaths in Pune and has resulted in delayed flights and local trains running at reduced speeds. Schools and colleges in several districts have also been declared closed as a precautionary measure.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai and neighbouring areas as torrential downpours continue to lash the region. Over 100 mm of rainfall has caused severe flooding, leading to road closures, delayed train services, and the shut down of schools and colleges. The NDRF has deployed teams in the affected areas, while the Central Railway has announced slower train speeds due to heavy rains.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Mumbai on Saturday to perform the groundbreaking ceremony for two major underground tunnel projects worth billions of rupees. He will also inaugurate various projects worth over Rs 29,400 crore at the NESCO Exhibition Centre. Meanwhile, parts of Mumbai continue to receive heavy rainfall with the IMD issuing an 'orange' alert. In other news, the ruling alliance in Maharashtra won nine out of eleven seats in the Legislative Council elections, while a popular YouTuber has been booked for defamation after allegedly posting fake news about a politician's daughter.
Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray has demanded that the voting time for the Maharashtra Legislative Council Polls be extended by an hour due to heavy rains in Mumbai. With 222 MLAs already casting their votes by 12 pm, the elections have gained momentum as 12 candidates are vying for the 11 seats in the council. The Congress, the NCP (SP) and the Shiv Sena (UBT) are allies in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, and have issued a directive for party MLAs to vote for MVA candidates, making the outcome of the elections crucial for all parties involved.