Monsoon has finally arrived in the national capital as well as the financial capital of India.
As per the latest update by India Meteorological Department, the Southwest Monsoon has advanced into Delhi and Mumbai, as of June 25.
IMD said, 'The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into remaining parts of Central Arabian Sea, some parts of north Arabian Sea, remaining parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, some parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana, remaining parts of Uttarakhand and most parts of Himachal Pradesh and some more parts of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
It also stated further advancement of Southwest Monsoon in more parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the remaining parts of Jammu and Kashmiri during next 2 days.
Dr. Mrityunjay Mohapatra, Deputy-General, IMD told news agency ANI that the Monsoon has now covered the entire Maharashtra state. He also stated that maximum rainfall of 18 cm was recorded in the Mumbai region on June 24 and even on June 25 there may be heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Yellow Alert Issued For Mumbai On June 25
As rain lashes Mumbai and other neighborhood areas like Thane, Palghar and Sindhudurg regions, IMD has issued a yellow alert for these places for June 25.
IMD has also issued an orange alert for Raigad and Ratnagiri as heavy rains continue to batter many parts of Maharashtra.
As per the local weather report and forecast, Mumbai will continue to recieve moderate to heavy rainfall for the next 5 days with heavy rains expected on June 26 and June 27.
source: https://internal.imd.gov.in/pages/city_weather_main_mausam.php
Heavy rainfall was reported in many areas of Mumbai and Thane on June 24 and June 25. Here are some visuals as rains battered many areas of the city which led to water logging in few areas in and around Mumbai
Water-logging was reported near Mumbai's Shivaji park area
It's just an arrival of Monsoon in Mumbai water logged on the roads near Mumbai's Shivaji park #MumbaiRains …. is this BMC Monsoon Preparedness ? #mumbaimetro #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/CkVBGyDom8
June 24, 2023Water-logging was also reported in BKC area on a flyover connecting Bandra Kurla complex.
This. Is. On. A. Flyover.
June 24, 2023
How do you flood a flyover??#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/FmVV2g0VJRVisuals of andheri subway flooding which was reported on June 24.
Andheri subway flooding pic.twitter.com/SYu2OIZF4p
June 24, 2023Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Visits Milan Subway
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde inspected some areas around Mumbai and also visited the Coastal Road project site in Worli, Mumbai and instructed the relevant authorities to take measures to prevent rain water from accumulating in this area and to monitor traffic congestion.
Advertisementमुख्यमंत्री @mieknathshinde यांनी आज सकाळी मुंबईतील वरळी येथील कोस्टलमार्गाचे काम सुरु असलेल्या ठिकाणी भेट देऊन पाहणी केली. या भागात पावसाचे पाणी साचू नये, वाहतूक कोंडी होऊ नये यासाठी उपाययोजना करण्याचे निर्देश अधिकाऱ्यांना दिले. pic.twitter.com/Mp6YHuODt8
June 25, 2023A few hours ago, he also paid a visit to the Milan Subway section in Mumbai and interacted with reporters.
मुख्यमंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे यांनी मुंबईतील वरळी, मिलन सबवे भागाची पाहणी केल्यानंतर पत्रकारांशी संवाद साधला...https://t.co/fTBQDmFxmo
June 25, 2023What is the meaning of Yellow alert?
As per IMD, a yellow warning signifies that residents need to stay updated about the potential severe weather.
IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai on June 26-27, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places in and around Mumbai.
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