Mumbai rains LIVE: IMD warns old buildings in Mumbai at risk of collapse as heavy rainfall lashes city

India's financial capital Mumbai on Friday received heavy rainfall, accompanied by wind, which caused waterlogging in several areas and left many low-lying areas in the financial capital inundated. The first spell of heavy rain of this monsoon season saw maximum rainfall in South Mumbai where Colaba recorded 22 cm out of which 15 cm were recorded in the last three hours alone.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Saturday, July 4, 2020 - 18:06

Mumbai: India's financial capital Mumbai on Friday received heavy rainfall, accompanied by wind, which caused waterlogging in several areas and left many low-lying areas in the city inundated. The first spell of heavy rain of this monsoon season saw maximum rainfall in South Mumbai where Colaba recorded 22 cm out of which 15 cm were recorded in the last three hours alone.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had on Thursday forecast "heavy to very heavy rainfall'' at isolated places in Mumbai, and adjoining areas of Palghar and Thane for Friday and Saturday. A Red alert warning has been issued for Raigad with extremely heavy rains expected on Saturday and an Orange alert for Mumbai and adjoining coastal districts for the next two days.

Rainfall is likely to lash the west coast of Maharashtra and interior of Maharashtra till July 5, according to the IMD. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Police has advised citizens to stay indoors and not leave their houses unless it is very important.

Stay tuned with Zee News for the latest updates on Mumbai rains:

3 July 2020, 18:30 PM

Water logged near Gandhi Market, King’s Circle in Mumbai owing to heavy rainfall has now been cleared, informs BMC

 

3 July 2020, 16:59 PM

The IMD has warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall poses a big threat to old and dilapidated buildings in Mumbai and increases the risk of their collapse. 

3 July 2020, 16:18 PM

Heavy downpour in Mumbai and surrounding areas causes traffic jam on roads. A two-kilometer-long jam was found near Titwala on the Mumbai-Nashik highway.
 

3 July 2020, 16:16 PM

Mumbai's Hindmata is flooded after heavy rainfall here. Intermittent and extremely heavy rainfall is likely to continue in next 72 hours, as per IMD.

3 July 2020, 16:13 PM

Mumbai rainfall spell: Many areas of Mumbai today have very heavy rainfalls. Rainfall in latest 3-hours Till 1130IST of today 3rd July- Colaba-15.6cm and Santacruz-6.1cm. Warning for next 3-hour-Intense to very intense rain likely to continue at most places over Mumbai, tweets IMD.

 

3 July 2020, 16:12 PM

According to the IMD, the first spell of heavy rain of this monsoon season saw maximum rainfall in South Mumbai where Colaba recorded 22 cm out of which 15 cm were recorded in the last three hours alone.

3 July 2020, 14:55 PM

Up till 10.30 am on Friday, Mumbai city has received 10 cm of rainfall, further heavy rainfall warning for west coast in Mumbai has been issued for the next 24 to 48 hours. 

3 July 2020, 14:53 PM

IMD has issued heavy rainfall warning for Mumbai's west coast for the next 24 to 48 hours. 

3 July 2020, 14:26 PM

A red alert has been issued for the Konakan region including Mumbai, Palghar and Raigad districts for July 4. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely the parts: Shubhangi Bhute of IMD Mumbai.

3 July 2020, 13:20 PM

Traffic movement severely effected in several parts of Mumbai due to incessant rains on Friday monring, officials said. Also, waterlogging has been reported from several areas in Mumbai. 

3 July 2020, 11:58 AM

Rainfall details from 10:00am to 11:00 am

In CT: D Ward- 53mm, Malbar hill- 52mm, Memonwada Fire Stn- 46mm, Frosberry Reserwire- 45mm, SWD Workshop Dadar- 43mm, B Ward-40 mm, Haji ali Pumping- 36mm.

In WS: K/W Ward Office- 39mm, SWM Santacruz Workshop- 38mm, Vileparle Fire Stn & K/E Ward office-37mm.

In ES: L Ward Office-18mm.

3 July 2020, 11:48 AM

Complaints of water logging received from these areas:

1) Bhulabai Desai Road

2) Bindu Madhav Junction

3) Worli naka,

4) Hindmata Junction

5) Dhobi Ghat Cuff parade

6) Chirabazar

7) C P Office

8) Byculla Police Stn

3 July 2020, 11:44 AM

Due to incessant rains since morning, low-lying areas of Mumbai such as Sion, Matunga and Hindmata have been waterlogged.

3 July 2020, 09:23 AM

IMD UPDATE FOR JULY 3:

Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over and Konkan & Goa. Strong Wind (speed mulling 50-60 kmplt) very likely over Southwest & Westcentral Arabian Sea. Squally Weather likely over southeast and east central Arabian Sea and along & off Maharashtra-Goa-Karnataka coasts and Lakshadweep. Fishermen are advised not to venture into sea over these areas. 

3 July 2020, 09:09 AM

Moderate showers were recorded on Wednesday night at IMD’s Colaba station. In 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Thursday, the Colaba observatory recorded 28.8 mm of rainfall while Santacruz station recorded 6.5 mm during the same period: IMD

3 July 2020, 08:11 AM

IMD update: 

High convergence of strong moist westerly/southwesterly winds at lower tropospheric levels from the Arabian sea very likely along west coast till July 6 and over plains of northwest India & central India from July 3, 2020. Under its influence fairly widespread to widespread rainfall activity with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy falls is very likely over north Konkan on July 3 and 4. Gujarat region on July 4 and 5 and over Madhya Maharashtra on July 4. Isolated heavy to very heavy falls is also very likely over Coastal Karnataka during July 2-4 and over Saurashtra & Kutch during July 4-6. 

3 July 2020, 07:57 AM

Mumbai Police issues warning to Mumbai citizens asking them to stay indoors.

3 July 2020, 07:49 AM

Mumbai receives light rains early Friday morning. It is likely to get heavier showers through the day.