Mumbai faces severe waterlogging after torrential rains
Mumbai is grappling with severe waterlogging after torrential rains hit the city, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue orange and red alerts. The ongoing downpour has led to traffic chaos, particularly on the Bhiwandi-Wada road, where extensive damage has caused significant delays. Meanwhile, Odisha's Koraput district records its highest rainfall in 24 years.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 26 (ANI): Waterlogging was reported in several parts of Mumbai after heavy rainfall on Sunday late night. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued orange to red alerts for the city and surrounding areas of Mumbai and suburban areas.
Taking to social media, X India Meteorological Department (IMD) wrote, "Light to moderate spell of rainfall is likely to continue over Mumbai and suburban areas during the next 3-4 hours."
"Orange to red colour warnings for moderate to heavy spells of rainfall with moderate thunderstorms with squally winds 50-60 kmph issued for Mumbai and suburban areas during the next 3 hours," the post read.
Earlier on May 23, Mumbai received light showers, as IMD forecasted generally cloudy skies with heavy rain. "The city is likely to experience 'generally cloudy sky with heavy rain' today," per the Indian Meteorological Department.
A massive traffic jam was reported on the Bhiwandi-Wada road in Maharashtra's Thane district on Thursday, following heavy rainfall late Wednesday night that severely damaged the road surface.
The downpour created large potholes and significantly slowed traffic movement, with the situation further aggravated by ongoing road construction work.
The traffic congestion extended for nearly 7 to 8 kilometres, with many commuters stranded for over four hours.
Meanwhile, the Koraput district in Odisha has recorded its highest rainfall in 24 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty confirmed the development on Saturday, adding that widespread rainfall is expected across the state over the next few days.
"Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur at many places in Odisha over the next few days. The southwest monsoon has already set in over Kerala, and pre-monsoon showers are currently active in our state. Cyclonic circulation is going to form. Tomorrow, light and moderate rainfall will occur in many places of Odisha, and it will continue next 4-5 days," Mohanty said.
She also stated that an orange alert has been issued for several districts anticipating heavy rainfall. (ANI)