US EditionMumbai Rains: 17 Long Distance Trains Rescheduled, 8 Flights Diverted as City Reels Under Red Alert
Nearly 300 mm of rain in 24 hours caused severe flooding, forcing flight diversions and train disruptions in Mumbai, with 350 people relocated from flood-affected areas, officials said.
- Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday, causing severe flooding and disruptions across the city, including transport and daily life.
- The India Meteorological Department has raised a red alert for Mumbai and nearby areas, warning of extremely heavy rainfall expected to continue until Wednesday morning.
- Waterlogging submerged major roads and railway tracks, delayed over 17 long-distance trains from CSMT and LTT, and caused eight flight diversions at Mumbai airport.
- Officials reported that approximately 200 mm of rain fell within a six-hour span, causing the Mithi river to swell and leading to the evacuation of 400 to 500 residents as a precaution.
- The heavy rains forced closure of government offices, schools, and colleges, while agencies stayed on alert as flooding brought normal life to a halt in Mumbai.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Mumbai's Deluge Dilemma: Managing Rainfall Havoc
Mumbai's Deluge Dilemma: Managing Rainfall Havoc The aftermath of torrential rains in Mumbai sees Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declaring the situation under control, assuring citizens of Mumbai and Maharashtra of continual disaster management efforts.With NDRF and SDRF teams deployed, the focus remains on managing water discharge from dams and coordinating with neighboring states for optimal flood prevention. Tuesday's heavy downpours caused…
India's financial capital and 'city of dreams' Mumbai is hit by heavy rains and floods every year during monsoon. Due to heavy rains, roads, railway tracks, airports and metro stations are also submerged in water. More than 500 mm of rain has been recorded in Mumbai in the last 84 hours. Torrential rains have not only affected the lives of common people.
Mumbai rains: Eight flights diverted, several trains affected as heavy rains batter city, check advisory
Incessant rains battered Mumbai city for the second day on Tuesday, flooding streets, severely disrupting road and rail traffic and also affecting flight services. Several trains were also affected in Mumbai on Tuesday. Eight flights were diverted At least eight flights were diverted and many were delayed at the Mumbai airport. Airlines issued advisories and informed passengers about flight delays due to persistent rain, and low-visibility proce…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
