Mumbai records third highest one-day rainfall in July since 2009
Mumbai has received 253.3 mm rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8 am on Friday, making it the city’s third highest single-day rainfall in July in the last 12 years, the IMD data has revealed.
This 24-hour period rainfall was recorded by India Meteorological Department’s Santacruz observatory in the state capital.
On July 15, 2009, Mumbai had received 274.1 mm rainfall, while on July 2, 2019, it had recorded 376.2 mm rainfall, the IMD records showed.
Heavy rain disrupts traffic in Mumbai and suburbs
Heavy overnight rains lashed Mumbai and the neighbouring North Konkan belt slowing down the suburban road and rail traffic on Friday morning peak hours.
The arrival and departures from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, was, however, normal.
During the last 24 hours ending 0830 hrs, the Santacruz observatory of IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre recorded 253.3 mm rainfall - indicative of heavy rains in Mumbai’s suburbs and part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
The Colaba observatory, which accounts for south Mumbai, however, reported just 12.8 mm rainfall.
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“People residing in Kranti Nagar, a slum-dominated area in Kurla west, located along the bank of Mithi river, were shifted to nearby municipal schools after its water level touched 3.7 metres in the morning with its danger mark being 4 metres,” an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
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Mumbai records third highest one-day rainfall in July since 2009
Mumbai has received 253.3 mm rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8 am on Friday, making it the city’s third highest single-day rainfall in July in the last 12 years, the IMD data has revealed.
This 24-hour period rainfall was recorded by India Meteorological Department’s Santacruz observatory in the state capital. On July 15, 2009, Mumbai had received 274.1 mm rainfall, while on July 2, 2019, it had recorded 376.2 mm rainfall, the IMD records showed.
Another observatory in Mumbai - Colaba - however recorded only 12.8 mm rainfall during 24-hour period till Friday morning.
Both the observatories also pointed out that Mumbai has received more rains than its average rainfall.
The Santacruz observatory has reported a departure of 609.1 mm rainfall as it has recorded 1,544.9 mm rainfall since June 1.
Similarly, the Colaba weather station has reported a departure of 132.68 mm rainfall as it has received 1,068.4 mm rainfall since June 1.
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People wait at Sion Station after local train services were affected due to waterlogging after heavy rains, in Mumbai.
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People living along Mithi and Dahisar rivers have been asked to be on alert in wake of heavy Mumbai rains. (DHNS)
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A man wades through a waterlogged street with a bicycle after heavy rainfall in Mumbai.
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Mumbai's suburbs report more rainfall
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A woman walks on a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Mumbai.
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