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Mumbai Rain: Mumbai is bracing for another spell of intense downpour after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heavy to very
heavy rainfall in the city and neighbouring districts. The warning comes even as Maharashtra reels under flood-like conditions that have claimed at least 11 lives in the past 24 hours and displaced thousands.
11 Dead, Thousands Rescued Across Maharashtra
According to the state disaster management department, four people died in Nashik district, including three in a house collapse. Two fatalities each were reported in Dharashiv and Ahilyanagar, while Jalna and Yavatmal recorded one each.
Over 11,800 people have been rescued across the state, with Marathwada emerging as one of the worst-hit regions. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, authorities were forced to open all gates of the Jayakwadi dam on the Godavari river, prompting the evacuation of around 7,000 residents in Paithan due to flood fears.
The Harsul circle in the district recorded a staggering 196 mm rainfall in 24 hours. Heavy showers also battered Beed, Nanded and Parbhani. In Beed, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued 12 stranded people from a temple in Aashti, while 970 residents of Nanded were relocated to safer shelters.
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Mumbai Local Train Status
Mumbai woke up to expecting heavy spells on Monday morning, after BMC recorded over 50 mm rainfall in some areas in just five hours between 8 am and 1 pm on Sunday morning. The island city saw an average of 47.47 mm, while the western suburbs logged 53.61 mm and eastern suburbs 37.92 mm during the same period.
Despite the intense downpour, local train and road traffic remained largely unaffected, and a similar situation is expected today. However, if the rainfall leads to severe waterlogging, services may be disrupted. Underpasses notorious for flooding, including Hindmata, Gandhi Market, Chunabhatti, Malad, Dahisar and Mankhurd, reported smooth movement. The BMC said it has deployed additional pumping units and field staff in low-lying areas.
Nashik Temples Submerged, Rivers Rising Dangerously
The Godavari river crossed the warning mark in Nashik, submerging some temples in the Ramkund area. Officials said 21 people were rescued from flooded neighbourhoods. The district continues to be on high alert as inflows into reservoirs rise sharply.
In Nanded, the Godavari is flowing at 354 metres, while authorities are releasing over 2.9 lakh cusecs of water from Jayakwadi dam as the inflow crossed 3 lakh cusecs late on Sunday night.
Government on High Alert
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde have directed officials to intensify evacuation and relief efforts. Sixteen NDRF teams are already deployed across Maharashtra, with two more on standby in Pune.
Fadnavis reviewed the discharge situation of major dams and warned that with more water being released, the focus must remain on shifting vulnerable populations. “All officials must remain on the ground and closely monitor relief and rescue operations,” he said.
Shinde meanwhile directed emergency systems in the Konkan region to remain in high readiness as Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad face red alert-level rain through Monday.
The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai till Tuesday, followed by moderate showers through the week. Commuters are advised to plan extra travel time, avoid waterlogged routes, and check train updates during peak hours.
As the city braces for another round of lashing rains, the resilience of Mumbai’s public transport and the preparedness of civic authorities will once again be put to the test.
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