As torrential rainstorms continue to batter Mumbai and its surrounding areas, India’s meteorological service has issued a red alert.
The city is anticipated to have severe to very heavy rains on Friday, which would likely cause more flooding, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
Since Monday, parts of the city have been submerged in waist-deep water, putting an end to all activity.
Around this time of year, Mumbai frequently experiences monsoon rains. However, according to scientists, unregulated urban expansion and climate change have made rains more severe and unpredictable recently. Every day, thousands of people move to Mumbai in search of work, fueling the city’s brisk but sometimes uncontrolled building.
Because of their outdated drainage systems, many places experience floods. Large mangrove wetlands that served as a natural barrier against flooding in the city have also been covered by construction in recent years.
On Thursday, Mumbai’s civic council issued a restriction on beachgoing on days when heavy rain is expected, as predicted by the meteorological office.
People were witnessed wading through murky brown and black water that had stagnated in the streets in numerous regions, which caused severe traffic jams.
People were left stuck on train stations for hours due to the disruption of bus services and commuter trains, which are essential components of the city’s transportation network.
The nearby areas of Mumbai have also been severely affected by the rain. After a landslide in Chiplun city, traffic on a crucial national route leading from Mumbai to the tourist destination of Goa was detoured.
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