Following heavy rainfall in the past week, Mumbai is likely to receive “heavy to very heavy rainfall” on Sunday and Monday, the Met department has said.
“Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely for the next two days in the city and its adjoining areas,” said IMD Chief PRO Vishambhar Singh. The India Meteorological Department has predicted cloudy weather for this period.
Mumbai Police has advised citizens to take precautions and remain safe. The official Twitter handle of the Mumbai Police tweeted that there will be “intense spells of rain” in Mumbai and other coastal districts as per the IMD.
The IMD authorities have indicated intense spells of rain for the next 4 hours in Mumbai & other coastal districts.
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) September 7, 2019
Considering weather conditions, We request Mumbaikars to take adequate precautions & ensure safety. #Dial100 or contact @MumbaiPolice in case of any emergencies.
The Colaba observatory has recorded a rainfall of 70 mm in 24 hours, which is higher compared to the quantum of rains recorded by the Santa Cruz centre.
Meanwhile, trains are running normally and on time on the Main and Western lines of the Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR) on Saturday, with no untoward incident being reported
“Trains running between Churchgate and Dahanu stations are on time. No complaints, including that of snapping of an overhead wire, have been received,” said WR Chief PRO, Ravindra Bhakar.
(With inputs from agencies)
