Wed Sep 25 18:53:52 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai Batters Down Under Heavy Rains, Red Alert Issued

Mumbai and surrounding areas are facing a deluge, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the financial capital till 8 am on Thursday, September 26th. The heavy rainfall has caused disruptions in transportation, with local train services on the central line affected and several flights delayed or diverted.

The BMC has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Mumbai and Thane today, prioritizing student safety.

**Significant Impacts:**

* **Train services:** Waterlogging between Kurla and Thane has disrupted local and express train services, stranding commuters at various stations.
* **Air travel:** Two flights were diverted and seven had to make a go-around at Mumbai airport due to the inclement weather.
* **Citywide disruption:** Vehicular traffic has been affected by waterlogging in various areas, and the BMC has advised citizens to step out only if necessary.

**Weather forecast:**

* **Red alert:** Palghar and Nashik have also been issued red alerts for Thursday.
* **Orange alert:** Thane, Raigad, Mumbai, and Pune are under an orange alert.
* **Heavy rainfall expected:** Isolated heavy rainfall is expected over Konkan and Goa and central Maharashtra until September 27th.

The IMD attributes the heavy rainfall to a trough running from north Konkan to south Bangladesh, along with a cyclonic circulation over south Chhattisgarh and its neighbourhood.

The BMC has deployed its staff to manage waterlogging and ensure citizen safety, urging commuters to check weather updates and plan their commute accordingly.

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