Mumbai witnessed intense monsoon showers on early Wednesday morning, causing widespread disruption across the city and its suburbs, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of further deterioration in weather conditions.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Wednesday, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places accompanied by thunderstorms in Mumbai and Thane. Palghar is likely to receive heavy rain at a few locations. However, as of 5:22 p.m. IMD issued a red alert for the entire coastal band of Mumbai.
Private weather tracker AccuWeather has also forecast persistent heavy rainfall through the day and night, with the day temperature to be around 28°C and night temperature to ne around 26°C. The precipitation probability is 100%
Amid intense rainfall in Mumbai and nearby regions, the water levels in the seven critical lakes are beginning to surge. As per the data shared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday, the combined stock in these seven lakes increased to 7.18% from 6.75% a day ago, bringing much-needed relief amid concerns over water supply.
These lakes – Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Tansa, Tulsi, Modak Sagar and Vihar – are located in Mumbai, Nashik, Palghar and Thane. The levels in these reservoirs continued to decline throughout June due to the delayed monsoon and insufficient rainfall.
Visuals from several parts of the city showed slow-moving traffic and severely reduced visibility, adding to commuter distress during peak hours.
The IMD has cautioned residents to avoid unnecessary travel, especially during intense spells, and to stay away from weak structures, trees, and waterlogged areas.
With heavy rain expected to continue, authorities remain on alert for further incidents of flooding, tree falls, and traffic snarls, as Mumbai braces for another day of monsoon-related disruptions.
