Heavy rainfall batters Mumbai; IMD issues orange alert for several areas
MUMBAI: Mumbai witnessed intense overnight rainfall, with several parts of the city recording more than 200 mm of rain within an eight-hour period between 10 pm on June 23 and 6 am on June 24, according to data from Automatic Weather Stations (AWS).The highest rainfall was recorded in Malwani, Malad
By Richa Pinto
MUMBAI: Mumbai witnessed intense overnight rainfall, with several parts of the city recording more than 200 mm of rain within an eight-hour period between 10 pm on June 23 and 6 am on June 24, according to data from Automatic Weather Stations (AWS).The highest rainfall was recorded in Malwani, Malad, which received 271 mm of rain, followed by Powai at 247 mm, Charkop in Kandivali at 244 mm, and Borivali at 234 mm.
Central Mumbai’s Parel recorded 219 mm, while Dadar and Vikhroli received 210 mm each.Other areas that witnessed heavy rainfall included Bhandup, which recorded 198 mm, and Worli, which received 176 mm during the period.The intense downpour led to waterlogging at several low-lying locations across the city during the early morning hours.
Civic officials said water accumulation was reported at key spots such as Hindmata, Andheri Subway, Malad Subway and parts of Sion, but drainage operations were carried out and traffic movement was largely restored.Over 200 mm of rains have been recorded overnight in many pockets of Mumbai between June 23, 10 pm - June 24, 6 am. ( Below rain recordings are off the automatic weather stations (AWS))Parel- 219 mmDadar-210 mmMalwani, Malad-271 mmCharkop, Kandivali-244 mmBorivali-234 mmPowai-247 mmVikrohli-210 mmBhandup-198 mmWorli -176 mmYou Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in MumbaiStay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
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