The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai as well as other districts including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Kolhapur and Pune, warning of continued heavy to very heavy rainfall. The downpour caused severe waterlogging across the city. Areas such as Byculla, Gandhi Market in Sion, Dadar, Andheri and Vile Parle reported knee-deep flooding.
A relentless spell of overnight rain paralysed Mumbai on Tuesday morning, leaving large parts of the city waterlogged. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai as well as other districts including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Kolhapur and Pune, warning of continued heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Mumbai Police Commissioner took to X and shared an advirosy following extreme weather in the city. “Please take care, step out only if necessary, prevent going near the shore during high tide and don’t forget, you will find us around the corner for help, in case of any emergency,” he said in a post. He also urged private sector offices to enable work from home today.