Wed Sep 25 17:53:54 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai Flooded as Heavy Rains Trigger Red Alert

**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Mumbai is experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the city until 8:30 am on Thursday. The downpour, which began on Wednesday afternoon, has inundated low-lying areas, disrupted local train services, and caused major traffic delays.

As a precaution, schools and colleges across Mumbai and its suburbs will remain closed on Thursday. The city’s civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has appealed to residents to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary and advised commuters to check weather updates before travelling.

The heavy rainfall has also impacted air travel, with two flights diverted and seven making a go-around at Mumbai airport due to inclement weather.

IMD scientist Sushma Nair attributed the heavy rains to a trough stretching from north Konkan to south Bangladesh, combined with a cyclonic circulation over south Chhattisgarh. This weather pattern is expected to continue throughout the week, bringing widespread light to moderate rainfall across Konkan and Goa.

In addition to Mumbai, a red alert has been issued for Palghar and Nashik, while Thane, Raigad, Mumbai, and Pune are under an orange alert for Thursday.

The BMC has deployed workers to affected areas to address the flooding and is closely monitoring the situation.

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