Mumbai Rains: Andheri Subway Closed Briefly Due to Water-logging
The Andheri Subway in the western suburbs of Mumbai was temporarily closed for traffic on Wednesday afternoon due to heavy rains causing water-logging in the area. According to sources, the subway was shut down but later reopened after approximately 35 minutes at around 3:16 pm, allowing traffic to resume.
The city of Mumbai has been experiencing sporadic rainfall after a period of dry weather. The showers began on Monday night and continued into Wednesday, with the climate being breezy and overcast in the morning, accompanied by intermittent drizzles in various parts of the city.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather update forecasting moderate to heavy spells of rainfall in Mumbai for Wednesday. The agency has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate to heavy rain in the city and suburbs over the next 24 hours. Additionally, there is a possibility of very heavy rainfall at isolated places towards the night and early morning hours.
For Wednesday, the IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, while a red alert has been issued for Raigad and Pune districts. Earlier, a yellow alert was issued for Mumbai on Tuesday, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds at isolated places.
The weather conditions are expected to improve by Friday and Saturday, with the IMD issuing a green alert for the city over the weekend. Thane and Palghar districts have also received a yellow alert, with predictions of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds at isolated places.
Temperatures in Mumbai are expected to range from a maximum of 29 degrees Celsius to a minimum of 24 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported a high tide hitting the coast at 5:28 am, reaching a height of 3.53 meters, with another high tide expected at 5:03 pm reaching a height of 2.91 meters. Low tides are also expected at 12:12 pm and 11:56 pm, with heights of 2.38 meters and 1.69 meters respectively.
As the city grapples with the impact of heavy rainfall, residents are advised to stay indoors and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and working to mitigate any potential risks associated with the inclement weather conditions.
In conclusion, the brief closure of the Andheri Subway due to water-logging highlights the challenges faced by Mumbai during the monsoon season. With the IMD issuing alerts and forecasts for heavy rainfall, residents are urged to exercise caution and stay informed about the changing weather conditions to stay safe and secure.
