By Pranjal Gupta
Copyright timesnownews
Mumbai IMD Red Alert Heavy Rainfall: The incessant rain in Mumbai has wreaked havoc in the city again, with parts of South Bombay receiving more than 100 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The extreme weather conditions have not only disrupted road traffic with waterlogged roads and slow-moving traffic, but also made it difficult for flights to operate. To avoid any unforeseen incidents, several airlines have issued passenger advisories to ensure safety. Meanwhile, the IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts. Residents are advised to stay alert and away from the riverside as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has also issued high tide warnings. “#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (rain) in Mumbai (BOM), traffic congestion is expected. Passengers travelling to the airport are requested to keep a tab on live traffic and flight status, and plan their journey accordingly. http://spicejet.com/#status,” said SpiceJet in a post on Twitter, now X. Meanwhile, IndiGo said, “Travel Advisory. The rain continues to make its presence felt across #Mumbai, and road travel has been affected in parts. Traffic is moving slowly on some routes to the airport due to persistent showers and pooling water. If you are catching a flight today, we recommend heading out early and keeping an eye on your flight updates via our app and website. Our airport teams are standing by and ready to help you along the way.” “The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning that rainfall intensity is likely to increase in several districts of the state until September 30.Accordingly, widespread rainfall is expected in Konkan, Central Maharashtra, and Marathwada, with the possibility of heavy rainfall in some areas. Citizens have been advised to remain vigilant due to the potential risk of urban flooding in the districts of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg caused by heavy rainfall, as informed by the State Emergency Operations Centre,” said Maharashtra DGIPR. “Citizens are urged to follow official instructions. Avoid traveling to dangerous areas. Avoid flood-prone areas. Avoid standing under trees during lightning. Take all necessary precautions to protect against floods. Seek assistance from local shelter centers to stay safe during a flood disaster, and avoid unnecessary tourism during flood situations. Do not cross roads when water is flowing over bridges of rivers or streams during flood conditions, and do not believe in rumors, as appealed by the authorities. #DisasterManagement #Rainfall #Forecast #WeatherUpdate #MahaSEOC #IMDAlert #DisasterPreparedness #Maharashtra #PublicSafety #CrisisResponse,” it added. People Rescued, Placed in Camps So far, 4002 people have been rescued from the flood situation, and 6500 people are in relief camps. Arrangements for food, water, and healthcare have been made there. Where there is a need to provide food in villages as well, the administration is receiving support from the Akshayapatra Foundation, the DCIPR said. It further added that the assessment of damaged houses is underway on a large scale, and as immediate relief, 10 kg of rice, 10 kg of wheat, and ₹10,000 are being provided.
