Pre-monsoon rain causes waterlogging across various parts of Mumbai

The Andheri subway was closed to traffic on Wednesday. Pic/x/@RebelVista31

Mumbai's second spell of pre-monsoon showers on Wednesday morning brought heavy rain to parts of the western suburbs, triggering waterlogging at known trouble spots such as the Andheri subway and stretches of the Western Express Highway, and causing traffic congestion during peak hours.

Several areas, including Versova, Andheri, Vile Parle, and Santacruz, received significant rainfall, with some locations recording more than 50 mm. The downpour comes even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms in Mumbai for Wednesday and Thursday.

IMD observatory readings

Official IMD observatories recorded:
Santacruz: 13 mm
Colaba: 0 mm
The rainfall recorded by the Santacruz observatory is considered the official figure for Mumbai.

Waterlogging watch

Areas affected
>> Andheri subway
>> Stretches of Western Express Highway near Andheri and Santacruz

Citizens reported slow-moving traffic and congestion during the morning hours after water accumulated at several locations. According to information from BMC, traffic to Andheri subway was diverted for 25-30 minutes on Wednesday morning, at around 7.30 am, due to water logging in the area.

At a glance

Rain alert: Yellow alert for Mumbai on Wednesday and Thursday

Expected weather

>> Thunderstorms
>> Lightning
>> Gusty winds up to 40 kmph
>> Moderate rainfall

Worst-hit areas

>> Versova
>> Andheri
>> Santacruz
>> Vile Parle

Major impact

>> Waterlogging at Andheri subway
>> Traffic snarls on Western Express Highway

Monsoon tracker

June 4
Likely arrival of the Southwest Monsoon in Kerala

June 10-11
Expected arrival of the monsoon in Mumbai

What this means

The monsoon has not officially reached Mumbai yet. The showers experienced on Wednesday were part of pre-monsoon activity.