Rains cripple Mumbai: Flights and trains delayed, water-logging, traffic jams
Heavy rainfall lashed Mumbai today, crippling normal life. Over 32 flights were delayed, three were cancelled and two were diverted. Trains on Central Railway line are running late by 15 minutes, even as water-logging and traffic bottlenecks have been witnessed in several parts of the city. People have been warned to stay indoors and fishermen have been asked not to venture into the sea.
Roads have become slippery, rail tracks submerged in water
A vehicle had tripped over in Parel due to slippery roads, after which Mumbai Police, in a tweet, warned people to drive slowly. Low-lying areas like Parel, Mahim and Elphinstone Road have already reported water-logging. BMC has installed pumps in several locations to flush out excess water. Some passengers traveling by local trains tweeted that in several stations the tracks are submerged in water.
Mumbai Police's advice: Decrease speed, increase cautiousness
The rainfall will have maximum intensity today: MeT
Central Railways Chief PRO, Sunil Udasi said that due to the heavy lashing, portion of a wall collapsed and filled the tracks with debris. "The debris was removed immediately and for some time, trains on down slow line were diverted to the fast line," he said. The Regional Meteorological Centre said the downpour will have maximum intensity today, which will subside by tomorrow.
Tracks leading to CST station underneath water, already!
BMC's steps: Senior officials' leaves cancelled, NDRF teams ready
Taking a note of IMD's predictions, BMC had taken precautionary steps. It had cancelled leaves of all senior officials during the weekend, who have been directed to be present at their headquarters in Fort area on June 9 (today) and June 10 (tomorrow). Among other measures, several teams of Navy have been kept at stand-by, armed with rescue and relied materials.
Preparations on keeping flood in mind; emergency services kept standby
Three NDRF teams have been stationed at Parel, Mankhurd (for eastern suburbs), and Andheri Sports Complex (for western suburbs), which are equipped with walkie-talkies and flood rescue-material. Additionally, six Flood Rescue Teams of Mumbai Fire Brigade will be posted at the Regional Command Centers. Emergency support functions like BEST (bus transport system), Mumbai Police, traffic police and education officers have also been alerted.
