Heavy Rains Likely To Continue Over Mumbai For Next Four-To-Six Hours, Says Skymet's GP Sharma
"Rains may ease out for tomorrow, but the Konkan region will continue to see rains even tomorrow," Sharma predicted. "The breakthrough will come a day after tomorrow when rains will break."
Mumbai is bracing for continued heavy rainfall over the next four to six hours, according to AVM-Metrology & Climate Change Skymet's GP Sharma. The city has been experiencing relentless rain since Sunday night, leading to significant disruptions and waterlogging.
"The Konkan region has been having heavy rainfall for the last 48 hours," said AVM G.P. Sharma. "From last night onwards, rains have picked up for Mumbai also."
The continuous downpour has affected various parts of the city, including the suburbs. "From this morning onwards, the nonstop rains are going on over the Konkan region, including Mumbai and all the suburbs," Sharma added. "Heavy rains are likely to continue over Mumbai for the next 4-6 hours."
Adding to the challenges, a high tide alert has been issued for the Arabian Sea, which could exacerbate the situation. "Since high tide time is also there, that will add to a further surge in a storm," Sharma noted.
The Indian Meteorological Department's Regional Met Centre in Mumbai has updated the forecast to an orange alert, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in some regions. Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg are all under the orange alert.
Mumbai's local train network, a crucial part of the city's infrastructure, faced significant disruptions on Monday. Inundated railway tracks and reduced visibility caused frustrating delays and temporary suspensions of services across various routes. Continuous rain since Sunday night has led to waterlogging on roads near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, further complicating the commute for many.
"Rains may ease out for tomorrow, but the Konkan region will continue to see rains even tomorrow," Sharma predicted. "The breakthrough will come a day after tomorrow when rains will break."
The monsoon has already made its entry and is expected to cover more parts of Maharashtra in the next two days, bringing heavy to hefty rains. "The situation will improve after about 48 hours," Sharma assured.
With the high tide alert in place, authorities have advised people to avoid visiting the beach. Lifeguards and police have been stationed at Juhu Beach to ensure safety, as reported by NDTV.
