NEW DELHI: Mumbai woke up to heavy overnight showers on Sunday, with the IMD Colaba observatory recording 120.8 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8.30 am.
In comparison, the Santacruz observatory recorded 83.8 mm during the same period.
Waterlogging has been reported in several parts of the city, including the Andheri subway, where traffic has been diverted.
Airlines have issued advisories to passengers travelling to Mumbai airportSpiceJet tweeted, “Due to bad weather (rain) in Mumbai (BOM), traffic congestion is expected. Passengers travelling to the airport are requested to keep a tab on live traffic and flight status, and plan their journey accordingly. http://spicejet.com/#status”
IndiGo also issued a travel advisory, “The showers have not taken a break in #Mumbai, and neither has the road congestion. Traffic towards the airport is currently slower in several areas. We recommend planning your commute in advance and checking your flight status before heading out. Our airport teams are on the ground and ready to support you as you travel. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.”
The rain is expected to intensify later in the day, likely causing further waterlogging, traffic snarls, and disruptions to local train services.
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