Mumbai is grappling with severe weather conditions as Vehar Lake, one of the city’s key water sources, began overflowing on Thursday morning. Gusty winds are expected to reach speeds of 50-60 kmph, with temperatures ranging between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius.
Mumbai Weather Update:
Torrential rains have wreaked havoc in Mumbai, causing Vehar Lake to overflow and leading to the closure of the Andheri subway due to waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts more moderate to heavy rainfall in the coming hours.
Mumbai is facing severe weather conditions. Vehar Lake, one of the city’s key water sources, began overflowing on Thursday morning. Gusty winds are expected to reach speeds of 50-60 kmph, with temperatures ranging between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius.
Pune Weather Update:
In Pune, the relentless downpour has led to the closure of schools across the city and nearby areas, as ordered by Collector Suhas Diwase. The red alert issued by the IMD prompted this decision, affecting Pimpri Chinchwad, Bhor, Velhe, Maval, Mulshi, and Khadakwasla.
Heavy overnight rains in Pune have significantly increased water discharge from the Khadakwasla dam, reaching 40,000 cusecs at 2 am, with further increases anticipated. This could lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas. The IMD forecasts continued heavy rainfall in the next few hours.
Mumbai and Thane Weather Update:
Flooding has swept through parts of Kalyan, Thane, and Mulund. With Thursday’s forecast predicting more rainfall, the IMD issued an orange alert for Thane and a yellow alert for Mumbai. Consequently, the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has advised residents to stay indoors unless necessary.
Weather Update for Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, and West-Central India:
Gujarat is preparing for exceptionally heavy rainfall exceeding 40 cm, while Konkan and Goa are expecting extremely heavy rain. Wednesday’s downpours caused waterlogging in Vadodara, Bharuch, and Navsari, with the Gira waterfalls in Waghai swelling. Severe flooding was also reported in Noida’s Sector 62.
In Delhi, a UPSC aspirant tragically died from electrocution on a waterlogged road near Patel Nagar Metro Station.
For the west and central India region, widespread light to moderate rains with thunderstorms and lightning are expected over the next five days. An orange alert for very heavy rainfall is in effect for Chhattisgarh on July 24, Madhya Pradesh on July 24 and 25, Konkan and Goa from July 25-27, Madhya Maharashtra on July 26 and 27, and Gujarat from July 26-28. Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places across Marathwada on July 24 and 25, Vidarbha from July 25-26, and the broader region from July 25-28.
Weather Update for Northwest and South Peninsular India:
Northwest India will experience widespread light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. In South Peninsular India, scattered to widespread light to moderate rains with thunderstorms and lightning are expected. An orange alert warns of very heavy rain in Coastal Karnataka. Heavy rain is likely in Telangana on July 25, North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Interior Karnataka from July 24-26, and Kerala, Mahe, and Coastal Karnataka from July 24-27.