Mumbai, June 9
The south-west monsoon arrived in Mumbai and its neighbouring areas on Wednesday, the IMD announced as heavy rains lashed the country's financial capital and suburbs since early mornin
The monsoon reached Mumbai and its suburbs this morning - a day ahead of schedule - with heavy rainfall leading to flooded roads and closed subways. Traffic and daily life was affected in many parts of the city, as were local bus and train services.
Local train services from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajTerminus (CSMT) to neighbouring Thane and Vashi in Navi Mumbai were suspended due to water-logging on some railway tracks, officials said.
Mumbai marooned by first heavy rain of monsoon
Published : Jun 9, 2021, 11:56 pm IST
Updated : Jun 9, 2021, 11:56 pm IST
Since the early morning, Mumbai and the surrounding districts witnessed a heavy downpour, causing flooding in several low-lying areas
The IMD has issued a ‘red alert’ for Mumbai, and neighbouring Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places. Representational image/AP
Mumbai: Mumbai was marooned on Wednesday as heavy rains lashed the city marking the arrival of monsoon. While the rail and train traffic was disrupted, several areas of the city witnessed water-logging bringing the normal life to a standstill. However, the majority of people were spared from the misery due to the ongoing Covid restrictions, which averted them to venture out of their homes.