Mumbai limped back to normalcy on Wednesday, 3 July, as public transport services resumed after torrential rains in the financial capital subsided.
On Tuesday, 2 July, at least 26 people were killed and many were left injured after walls collapsed on hutments in Mumbai’s Malad East and Kalyan, ANI reported.
In the wake of heavy rains, the Maharashtra government had declared a public holiday in Mumbai on Tuesday, 2 July.
- Public transport resumes service, after torrential rains caused disruption and delays over the last two days
- At least 26 people have died and 78 left injured in wall collapse as of Tuesday, 2 July
Pedestrians wade through a waterlogged street during monsoon rain.
A woman wades through a waterlogged street during monsoon rain, in Mumbai.
A Municipal worker cleans an open manhole on a waterlogged street following heavy monsoon rains
Vehicles move slowly through a waterlogged street following heavy monsoon rain, in Mumbai.
Vehicles move slowly through a waterlogged street following heavy monsoon rain, in Mumbai.
People walk on the railway tracks as heavy monsoon rains hit the local train services, in Mumbai.
Suburban trains chug on water-logged tracks during heavy rains, in Mumbai.
Vehicles move slowly through waterlogged streets during heavy monsoon rain in Mumbai.
Vehicles wade through a waterlogged street following heavy monsoon rain in Mumbai.
A Municipal worker stands guard to warn pedestrians of an open manhole on a waterlogged street following heavy monsoon rains.
People walk on the railway tracks as heavy monsoon rains hit the local train services.
Pedestrians wade through a waterlogged street during monsoon rain.
23 Feared Dead After Dam Breach in Maharashtra’s Coastal Konkan Region
Twenty three people are feared dead after a dam in Maharashtra’s coastal Konkan region breached following incessant rains leading to flood-like situation in downstream villages.Bodies of 11 persons have been recovered so far, a police official said.
Death Toll Rises to 26 After Wall Collapsed in Malad
The death toll has risen to 26 after a wall collapsed on hutments in Malad East yesterday due to heavy rainfall.
DGCA Issues Another Safety Direction to Airlines
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Wednesday 3 July issued another safety direction to Indian airlines, that asked them to take precautions during monsoons after at least two planes overshot runways while landing in bad weather conditions.
Aviation Minister Updates on Mumbai Airport Closure
Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, on Wednesday, 3 July clarified on the closure of the Mumbai airport, saying that the airport has not shut down completely. He clarified that one of the runways which used to take 45 flights per hour, is now taking 36 flights, resulting in some dislocation. He further said that this will be sorted out very quickly.
Malad Death Tolls Rises to 24
The death toll in Tuesday’s wall collapse in Malad has risen to 24. A wall collapsed on hutments in Pimpripada area in Malad East.
NCP’s Majeed Memon Demands More Attention to Mumbai Rains
NCP leader Majeed Memon, on Wednesday 3 July raised the issue of Mumbai rains in the Rajya Sabha, urging for more attention to be given by the Centre.
“Mumbai rains have been in the news since Sunday, we can see walls collapsing, streets filled with water, people are dying, transport is halted – this is the story every year,” Memon said.Majeed Memon, NCP MP “My request would be that we need to find out some device (mechanism) that helps eliminate this problem every year.”
“If the whole country talks about the Mumbai rains, then we should find solutions,” he said. He said that the BMC is not short of money to be able to build a better drainage system or put in place a better management system. Instead it’s corruption, mismanagement of resources, and sheer negligence that is the reason, he said.Majeed Memon, NCP MP “Who is responsible for the deaths of the innocent Mumbai working man? I request more attention to be given to the problems in Mumbai.”
Central Railways Says Extra Trains Arranged from Dombivli
The Central Railways, on Wednesday, 3 July arranged for extra trains from Dombivli and Thane to clear the extra rush caused by the heavy showers. It further said that special trains have been started apart from the Sunday schedule.
Mumbai Limps Back to Normalcy as Rains Subside
India’s financial capital limped back to normalcy on Wednesday, 3 July morning with public transport resuming services after torrential rains, that have lashed the city since Sunday, 30 June subsided.
At 375.2 mm, the rainfall in the 24-hour period before 8:30 am on Tuesday, 2 July was the highest since the 26 July 2005, deluge in Mumbai. It had widely affected train and bus services while several flights had to be diverted from Mumbai airport and others were delayed for hours.
A senior Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official on Wednesday, 3 July said that with respite from incessant showers, there was no more water logging in any parts of the city and suburban trains and BEST buses were running according to schedule.
According to a BEST spokesperson, out of 3,203 buses, 2,950 were plying on roads.
High & Low Tide in Mumbai Today
A high tide of about 4.69 meter expected at around 12:35 pm and low tide of about 1.58 meter expected at 06:34 pm on Wednesday, reported ANI.
CAG Report Lists Inadequate Drainage as a Reason For Mumbai’s Flooding Problem
A Comptroller and Auditor General of India CAG report tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, 2 July, has listed lack of adequate drain infrastructure and a delay in updating storm water disposal system as some deficiencies in the existing system for management of flood risk, according to PTI.
The report has also observed that drains in Mumbai are adequate only to handle 25 mm rainfall per hour and that there are numerous obstructions in the larger drains due to siphons and other utility services. It also stated that floodgates have been provided in only three of the 45 outfalls in the drains.
70 Domestic Arrivals And 81 Domestic Departures Cancelled
The Mumbai International Airport has announced that 70 domestic arrivals and 81 domestic departures have been cancelled.
DGCA Issues Air Safety Circular For Airlines
The Director General of Civil Aviation has issued an ‘Air Safety Circular’ for airlines in wake of the monsoon season.
Central Railway Trains Have Been Rescheduled
Sunil Udasi, Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway, has mentioned all the trains that have been rescheduled due to heavy rains.
Local Trains on Western Suburban Section Running Normally
Western Railway has tweeted confirming that Mumbai local trains on western suburban section are running normally.
Fire Department And Medical Health Teams Conduct Rescue Operations
Rescue operations are being conducted by the fire department and medical health officers at the flooded site in Navghar Mithagar. One person has been rescued and transferred to DM Petit Hospital. Medical teams have also visited other flood-struck areas, assessed houses and searched for other stranded people.
Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall Will Continue For Next 48 Hrs, IMD Says
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), on Tuesday, 2 July, said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Mumbai and suburban parts for next 48 hours. In an advisory, the IMD also said that similar situation is expected for Vidarbha and Marathwada. It also advised tourists to not visit mountain areas since heavy rainfall is expected across the state of Maharashtra.
16 Flights Delayed, 4 Cancelled at Delhi Airport
At least 16 flights have been delayed and four flights have been cancelled so far at Delhi airport, due to the heavy rain in Mumbai region.
Water Enters Sakinaka Police Station
BMC Workers Help Riders Cross Waterlogged Roads
Police and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) workers help riders cross waterlogged roads in King’s Circle area of Mumbai, following heavy rains in the city.
Barring 2005 Deluge, Mon-Tue Mumbai Rainfall Highest Since 1974
The rainfall in the 24-hour period before 8.30 am on Tuesday, 2 July, was the highest since the July 26, 2005 deluge in Mumbai.
The rainfall during the 24-hour period was 375.2 mm, the official said, quoting data from the Santa Cruz-based Mumbai Regional Centre of the IMD.
Barring the 2005 flooding of Mumbai, the highest rainfall in a single day in the metropolis was on July 5, 1974. The rainfall recorded by the Santa Cruz observatory on that day was also 375.2 mm.
Mumbai Rains: Main Runway Could Take Upto 48 Hrs to Re-open
The Mumbai airport authorities said it could take up to 48 hours to re-open the main runway, following it’s closure late last night, after a SpiceJet flight overshot while landing amid heavy rain.
Mumbai Rains: Water Recedes in Prabhadevi
Bhubaneshwar-Mumbai Konark Express Terminated
The Bhubaneshwar-Mumbai Konark Express terminated at Lonavala and will run as Mumbai-Bhubaneshwar Konark Express from Pune.
Govt Arranges Extra Buses to Ferry Passengers to Mulund
The Thane Municipal Transport arranged extra buses to ferry passengers upto Mulund check point, reported ANI.
The arrangement has been directed by Thane Municipal commissioner after local services were stopped between Kurla and Thane.
Mumbai Rains: Help Desk Numbers for Heavy Rainfall
‘Not BMC’s Failure,’ Says Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut claimed that the wall collapse in Malad was not the BMC’s failure, and called it an accident.
“It’s not BMC’s failure. It is an accident. It is because of heavy rainfall. There are several illegal constructions in Mumbai and BMC has nothing to do with it,” said Raut to ANI.
Malad Wall Collapse: Maharashtra CM Meets Survivors
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reached Shatabdi Hospital to meet those who sustained injuries after a compound wall in Malad East’s Pimpripada area collapsed on Tuesday night.
At least 18 people died in the incident and 13 people have been injured, reported ANI.Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra CM”There was heavy rainfall in Mumbai last night which led to accidents. In Malad, wall collapsed and at least 13 died, 30-40 injured. I met them. Local trains operational on Western line but yet to resume on Central line as there’s more flooding there. Work on to pump out water.”
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis meets those in the Malad wall collapse incident.
Pune Wall Collapse: Action To be Taken Against Builder
Action will be taken against the builder after at least 6 people were killed and 3 injured after the compound wall of Sinhagad College campus collapsed on their shanties early on Tuesday.Pune District Magistrate to ANI “Will take immediate action against builder and the one who owns the retaining walls. A risk assessment of 287 sites had been done, this site couldn’t be assessed as there was no permission.”
The spot where the wall collapsed
54 Flights Diverted, 52 Cancelled
54 flights have been diverted and 52 have been cancelled at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) due to bad weather, reported ANI.
Heavy Rain Brings Dabbawalas To A Halt
Known for their prompt service, Mumbai’s Dabbawalas cancelled delivery of tiffins for office goers today due to heavy rains.
Indian Navy Aid Rescue Efforts In Mumbai
Responding to a request for assistance from the BMC, the Indian Navy helped rescue Mumbaikars stranded in Kurla.
The Indian Navy carries out rescue ops on Kurla.
Spokesperson, Indian Navy”Teams from INS Tanaji and Material Organisation were immediately activated and were later joined by naval diving teams. The team from INS Tanaji encountered extreme waterlogging and abandoned vehicles, preventing their own vehicles from reaching the site. The team moved on foot, carrying safety gear like lifebuoys and lifejackets and was able to help elderly women and children to safer areas.”
About 1,000 people have been shifted to safety with the help of NDRF, fire brigade, Naval teams as well as local volunteers.
1,000 People Evacuated from Kurla
At least 1,000 people were evacuated from Kranti Nagar in Kurla to prevent any untoward incidents due to an overflowing Mithi river, tweeted BMC.
Only Emergency Services to Remain Functional in Mumbai Today: State Govt
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday said that only emergency services will remain functional in Mumbai due to incessant rainfall that has affected the road traffic and railways in the city.
“The heavy rainfall has submerged the roads and rail tracks. Based on further inputs from other agencies, we have taken the decision to keep emergency services operational. We have appealed to the people not to venture out in this situation,” Brijesh Singh, the official spokesperson of the state government, said.
Jaipur-Mumbai Flight Overshoots Runway
A SpiceJet SG 6237 Jaipur-Mumbai flight overshot the runway on 1 July, while landing at Mumbai Airport. All passengers are safe, no injuries reported, said Mumbai Airport PRO to ANI.
54 Flights Diverted from Mumbai Airport
Around 54 flights have been diverted to a nearby airport, said due to heavy rainfall, an airport official told ANI.
At least 3 Killed in Kalyan
At least three people were killed and one other injured after the wall of National Urdu School collapsed at around 12:30 am in Kalyan, following heavy rainfall in the area.
Mumbai Wall Collapse: CM Fadnavis Announces Compensation of Rs 5 Lakh
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis condoled the death of 12 people in the Malad wall collapse and announced Rs 5 lakh as compensation for the families of the deceased.
BMC Issues Local Railway Traffic Update
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issues railway traffic update announcing Central, Western and Harbour Lines not functional on certain routes due to Mumbai rains.
Central Railway Suburban Services will run in following sections till further notice: CSMT-Bandra on Harbour line, Vashi-Panvel on Harbour line, Thane-Vashi-Panvel on Trans-Harbour line, 4th corridor to Kharkopar, Thane-Kasara/Karjat/Khopoli on main line.
Maharashtra Declares 2 July a Public Holiday for Mumbai
“In wake of the extremely heavy rainfall forecast by the IMD, the Government of Maharashtra, has declared a public holiday on 2 July as a precautionary measure for Mumbai city and its citizens,” said BMC, CPRO.
13 Dead After Wall Collapses in Mumbai’s Malad East Due to Heavy Rains
At least 13 killed and 13 injured after a wall collapsed on hutments in the Pimpripada area of Malad East due to heavy rainfall, ANI reported.
Many feared trapped under the debris and the injured people have been shifted to nearby hospitals. Rescue operations are underway.
Schools to be Shut on 2 July Confirms Maharashtra School Education Minister
Maharashtra School Education Minister Ashish Shelar said, “Would like to announce and confirm that 2 July 2019 has been declared as holiday for all schools (public & private) in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Kokan areas.”
Vigorous Monsoon Expected in Maharashtra: IMD
Anupam Kashyapi of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that vigorous rains are expected in Maharashtra in the upcoming days.
“In the coming four to five days, monsoon will be vigorous in Maharashtra, especially northern parts of the state. It will also be active in the southern parts of the state. Konkan Goa will get widespread rain during these five days,” he said.
‘BMC Just a Tweet Away’: Aditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray took to Twitter to ask citizens in trouble to tweet to the BMC.
BMC Launches Rain Dost Initiative to Help Stranded Citizens
After heavy rains brought the normal life to a standstill in Mumbai, the BMC took to Twitter to launch the #raindost initiative to encourage citizens to take in stranded citizens near them.
Highest Rain Over a Two-Day Period in a Decade: Municipal Commissioner
Municipal Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi said 540 mm of rain fell in two days in the city, the highest over a two-day period in a decade.
Pardeshi also blamed climate change and geographical conditions for flooding at several places in Mumbai.
The inundation is due to high amount of built-up area in Mumbai and the low proportion of water seepage into the ground in the last 50 years, Pardeshi told PTI.
Wall Collapse Reported in 12 Places Across Mumbai
As heavy rains hit Mumbai, wall collapse incidents were reported from 12 places in the city, PTI reported.
MeT Department Warns of Extremely Heavy Rainfall in Thane, Palghar
The Meteorological Department warns of “extremely heavy” rainfall in adjoining areas of Thane and Palghar on 2, 4 and 5 July, PTI reported.
Water Logging, Traffic Jams in Navi Mumbai
Water logging and traffic jams hit Navi Mumbai following heavy rains in the city.
‘Nothing Has Changed’: Mumbaikars Take to Twitter to Share Plight, Question Authorities
Several Mumbaikars took to Twitter to share their plight while questioning authorities as heavy monsoon hit the city.
30-Year-Old Dies of Electrocution
A 30-year-old man on Sunday, 30 June, died of electrocution in Mumbai’s Govandi.
Western Railway Employs 484 RPF Personnel to Ensure Safety, Avoid Panic
Western Railway, on Monday 1 July, delegated 484 Railway Protection Force (RPF) to ensure safety and avoid panic during the massive crowds gathered at railway stations due to the heavy rainfall.
In a statement, the Western Railway PRO said, “for better crowd management and ensuring smooth flow of passengers, especially on FOBs and staircases, Senior RPF officials along with RPF staff has been deployed at 29 Suburban Stations of WR.”
It said that 484 RPF staff, including 128 female personnel, are manning the stations and foot overbridges and are directing the crowd for safe and smooth movement. PCSC along with DIG-RPF and Sr DSC and other RPF officers is at station monitoring the situation.Western Railway PRO”The RPF central control room and control rooms at stations are continuously monitoring the situation through CCTVs and coordinating with field staff for better deployment.”
Heavy Traffic Jam Reported in Various AreasVisuals from the traffic jam in Sion region.Visuals from the Bhakti park traffic jam.
Heavy traffic jam was reported in Mumbai’s Sion, Bhakti Park area and other places due to the heavy rainfall, ANI reported.
Visuals from Hindmata Area of Parel
All Lines on Central Railway Line Operational Now
All the railway lines affected by the heavy rains are operational again, the Central Railway CPRO said in an announcement:Central Railways Notification”All lines on Central Railway main line are operational now. However, due to bunching of trains, the bunched locals are being gradually cleared. Please don’t panic. Inconvenience is deeply regretted.”
IMD Predicts Intense Rainfall to Continue for Next 2 Hours
Intense spells of rainfall is likely to continue in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar during the next two hours, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Monday, 1 July.
Help Desk for Mumbai Railway Network
Western Railways has released help desk numbers for passenger inquiry, in the light of waterlogging at Palghar railway station.
Trains Cancelled, Delayed Due to Heavy Rainfall
After the Western Railways cancelled 13 trains due to heavy rains in Palghar area, two trains have been cancelled, 1 has been diverted and 2 trains have been rescheduled, due to derailment of goods train between Jambrung & Thakurwadi on ghat section between Karjat and Lonavala.
Parts of Dadar and Chembur Flooded
According to reports, streets in suburbs such as Chembur and Dadar have been flooded following the heavy rainfall.