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Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai, with the city’s maximum rainfall recorded in the low digits of less than 100 mm as the 24-hour cycle of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) ended on Thursday morning.
IMD mentioned in its latest bulletin that heavy rains will continue while there is also the possibility of heavy rains reaching speeds of 50-60 km/h. At present, Mumbai is witnessing very cloudy skies with heavy rains.
As of 8.30am on Thursday, the Santacruze Observatory recorded 99mm of rain, while the Coastal Observatory in Colaba recorded 85mm of rain. Rainfall between 64.5mm and 115.5mm is categorized by IMD as heavy rain, and the heavy rains that Mumbai experienced in the last 24 hours qualifies for this category.
On the other hand, the Brihanmumbai Corporation (BMC) automated meteorological stations recorded rainfall of 110.45 mm in the western suburbs, followed by 96.7 mm in the eastern suburbs and 95.39 mm in the island city in the last 24 hours.
With continuous rains continuing throughout the night, several districts of Mumbai have recorded waterlogging, especially in the suburban belt. Many areas in Borivali, Dahisar and Andheri experienced waterlogging, which eventually also affected traffic. Also badly affected in the eastern suburbs were areas like Mulund, Kanjurmarg, Bhandup and Ghatkopar.
Meteorological office data also shows that Dahisar recorded 150 mm of rain during the past 24 hours, while Kandevli recorded 138 mm, followed by 121 mm in Wadala and 95 mm in Worli.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Met Office issued an orange alert for Mumbai until 8:30 am Thursday indicating heavy to very heavy rain. While the yellow alert is in place for the next 24 hours beginning Thursday morning, IMD officials may upgrade the alert if it continues to rain at this intensity.
For Palghar, Thane and Raigad districts, the orange alert continues as heavy to very heavy rains are expected to continue.
Meanwhile, Tulsi Lake, one of the seven lakes that supply water to Mumbai, overflowed on Thursday morning after filling to capacity. This lake is located in the eastern suburbs and is famous for supplying non-potable water to Mumbai.
Earlier on Wednesday, CM Eknath Shinde announced a holiday for schools today due to rain and the management also urged people to take precautions while out and only travel when necessary.
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