Mumbai: Orange alert issued as 380 mm rain in 48 hrs disrupts city

Mumbai remained on high alert on Tuesday after torrential rainfall over the past 48 hours brought the city to a standstill, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for a third consecutive day of heavy showers.As a precautionary measure, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared a holiday for all government, private and municipal schools and colleges across Mumbai on Tuesday, citing the continuing threat of heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.
According to BMC data, the city witnessed cloudburst-like conditions over the past two days. The island city received around 300 mm of rainfall, while the eastern suburbs recorded nearly 380 mm and the western suburbs 345 mm.The intense rainfall, accompanied by wind gusts of 70-80 kmph, led to multiple incidents of uprooted trees and widespread disruption across the city.

Mumbai rains: Orange Alert issued, schools and colleges shut as 380 mm rain recorded in 48 hours

· The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'Orange Alert' for Mumbai and its surrounding suburbs, predicting a third consecutive day of torrential downpours on… pic.twitter.com/3VV9LY5iEC

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The Maharashtra government has also advised private companies to allow employees to work from home wherever feasible. On Monday, employees of non-essential government and semi-government offices were granted a half-day leave to return home before weather conditions deteriorated further.

Heavy rain forces early office closure in Mumbai, private sector advised work from home

. In the wake of a severe weather warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Maharashtra government on Monday ordered early closure of government offices and urged… pic.twitter.com/PuzOY3MaLx

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Persistent rain triggered severe waterlogging in several low-lying areas, affecting road traffic, suburban train services on the Central and Harbour lines, and flight operations. Commuters faced delays as flooded roads and railway tracks hampered normal movement across the financial capital.The BMC said its Disaster Management Control Room is monitoring the situation round the clock. Emergency teams have deployed high-capacity dewatering pumps, suction machines and additional personnel at vulnerable locations to speed up water removal and minimise disruption.
According to agency reports,rescue teams have also been kept on standby to respond to emergencies, including fallen trees, electrical hazards and possible collapses of dilapidated structures.The civic body said its emergency response system has been activated on a war footing to ensure public safety as the city braces for more rain.Meanwhile, the BMC has convened a special general body meeting on July 9 to review the rain situation and assess the city's monsoon preparedness. The meeting is expected to witness discussions between the ruling and opposition members on civic challenges arising from the ongoing spell of heavy rainfall and recent rain-related incidents.