Mumbai Rains Live Updates: City rained out, monsoon tally hits 2,310.8mm; Thane records 187mm rain in 24 hours

Rising waters of the Waldhuni River in Ulhasnagar flooded nearby low-lying areas, prompting the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation to evacuate residents to safer locations in Karotiya Nagar. Commissioner Manisha Awhale personally inspected the affected zones and oversaw relief arrangements to ensure public safety.

The wall of the Zilla Parishad Primary School in Bhilar village near Mahabaleshwar, Satara district, collapsed in the early hours of Wednesday due to incessant rains over the past few days. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Mahabaleshwar recorded 308 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, while Navaja in the Koyna catchment reported 387 mm of rainfall until Wednesday at 8.30 am. In Malharpeth village, Panhala tehsil, Kolhapur district, a ground-plus-one-floor house collapsed due to heavy rainfall, leaving five people injured after getting trapped in the debris. All the injured were hospitalised at CPR Hospital, Kolhapur. Disaster management officials said 68 houses in the district partially collapsed due to the rainfall, causing losses worth Rs 2.4 crore.

Due to the rising water level of the Waldhuni river passing through Ulhasnagar, the nearby low-lying areas were flooded. Meanwhile, the team of Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation was busy evacuating people to a safe place in Karotiya Nagar. Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation Commissioner Manisha Awhale inspected the affected area and took stock of the arrangements.

Mumbai grappled with severe disruptions due to relentless rainfall, triggering a red alert. The city experienced its wettest August in five years, surpassing average rainfall. Waterlogging, traffic chaos, and power outages plagued the region. Transportation networks faced major suspensions, with bus routes diverted and train services halted.

In one of the record number of diversions by BEST in recent years, 135 bus routes were diverted due to waterlogging on roads as heavy rain crippled Mumbai Tuesday. Breakdowns were reported too.

Several areas got over 300 mm of rain in 24 hours with Chincholi in Malad reporting 361 mm. Showers are likely to continue on Wednesday whike relief is expected from Thursday when a yellow alert is indicated.

The Thane, Navi Mumbai, Panvel and Palghar civic authorities have declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Wednesday.

Opposite Oberoi Mall in Goregaon on Tuesday, some people were seen taking a swim in floodwaters. Residents of landslide-prone Surya Nagar in Vikhroli and Khindipada in Bhandup were shifted to nearby SRA buildings.

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms in several parts of India, particularly in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

Heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc across Maharashtra, claiming the life of a 75-year-old woman in Raigad district on Tuesday morning.As per news agency PTI, the incident occurred in Mithekhar village, Murud tehsil, when a landslide struck her house. The deceased has been identified as Vitha Motiram Gaikar, police said. Murud tehsildar, along with the local disaster management team, reached the site immediately and began rescue operations. Authorities have urged residents in landslide-prone areas to exercise extreme caution.

Incessant rain over the last 12 hours led to heavy traffic jams in the city on Tuesday due to waterlogging, slow-moving traffic, and potholes. Kilometer-long vehicle queues were reported on Nagar Road, Sinhgad Road, Kesanand-Wagholi stretch, Hadapsar, Canal Road, SPPU Chowk, and Laxmi Road, among others. Commissioner of Pune City Police Amitesh Kumar issued an advisory asking citizens to prioritise safety. “Heavy rainfall continues unabated in the city. Waterlogging is reported in many areas. Avoid stepping out of the house unless absolutely necessary. In case of any emergency, immediately contact the helpline number 112,” the advisory stated.