The IMD has forecasted heavy rain in Maharashtra over three to four days. The MeT department indicated that heavy rain will impact the Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada regions from July 8 to July 10, 2024.

On Sunday, heavy rain in Mumbai caused waterlogging, long traffic jams, and disruptions to local train services and flight operations. The downpours, which included heavy overnight showers, are expected to continue this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in Mumbai throughout the day on July 8.

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The central Maharashtra, which includes the ghat areas of Satara and Pune districts, is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Tuesday. IMD issues an orange alert for these places. An orange alert has also been issued for south Konkan, which covers the districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Marathwada and Vidarbha regions.

Mumbai city recorded 101.8 mm of rainfall in nine hours on Monday, nearly seven times more than its suburbs in the same period, while some other parts of Maharashtra also experienced heavy showers, IMD said (PTI)

Hindmata Junction is closed temporarily due to waterlogging. Commuters are requested to take note, says Mumbai Traffic police.

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The civic body also urges citizens not to believe any rumours, and dial 1916, the contact number of the Main Control Room of the BMC, for help and official information if required.

Dadar T. T is closed temporarily due to waterlogging. Commuters are requested to take note, Mumbai Traffic police said.

Sakkar Panchayat Chowk Sewree Wadala Road is closed temporarily due to waterlogging. Commuters are requested to take note, Mumbai Traffic police said.