By Admin 
The intermittent rains in Mumbai, Maharashtra since last night, have slowed the city’s speed. Many low-lying areas of Central and Western suburbs as well as Central Mumbai have been flooded. Due to continuous rains, there has been water logging on the roads, which has disrupted traffic. Traffic has been completely discontinued due to the flooding of two to three feet of water in the dark subway.
The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow alert for the next 48 to 72 hours in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts. At the same time, Orange Alert has been declared for Raigad district, where very heavy rains have been expected. The Meteorological Department has appealed to the citizens not to go to the sea, as the height of the sea waves may increase.
High-tide and low-tide time
Today, there is a possibility of high tide in Mumbai twice.
- The first high tide came at 9:19 am, whose height was about 3.88 meters.
- The second high tide will be at 8:31 pm, whose height is estimated to be around 3.42 meters.
Apart from this, low-tide time stayed at 2:08 am and 3:13 pm. In such a situation, sea water can affect the drains and drainage systems filled in the city during high tide.
The most impact of rain in these areas
Heavy rains in the western suburbs saw the most impact. Roads have been flooded in the areas of Andheri, Malad, Kandivali, Borivali. The dark subway is completely submerged, which had to stop traffic. However, the drainage work has been started after the rain stopped in the morning.
The speed of rain in the eastern suburbs Ghatkopar, Kurla and Mulund slowed for a few hours, which has given some relief. The situation has become a bit normal in areas like Dadar and Parel in Central Mumbai.
What is estimated in the coming hours?
According to the Meteorological Department, there may be strong rains again in the next 3 hours, especially in the western and coastal areas of Mumbai. Along with heavy rains this evening, there is a possibility of strong wind and thunder-glow.
Today, 95% rainfall has been expected in Mumbai, in which there may be excessive rainfall between late afternoon and evening. The administration has placed NDRF and BMC teams on high alert.
The administration and the Meteorological Department have appealed to the citizens not to get out of the house without need, do not go to the sea shore, and stay away from the water logging areas. If the speed of rain continues in this way, then traffic on local trains and roads can be more affected in the coming time.