The downpour began on Saturday afternoon and continued throughout the day. All pics/Satyajit Desai and Sayyed Sameer Abedi
The downpour began on Saturday afternoon and continued throughout the day. All pics/Satyajit Desai and Sayyed Sameer Abedi
Unprepared commuters were inconvenienced due to the sudden rainfall that occurred in several parts of Mumbai.
Unprepared commuters were inconvenienced due to the sudden rainfall that occurred in several parts of Mumbai.
Apart from Mumbai and Thane, certain areas of Raigad were also hit by rainshowers.
Apart from Mumbai and Thane, certain areas of Raigad were also hit by rainshowers.
Doctors and other medical health professionals have advised Mumbaikars to tread cautiously in the coming days due to this sudden weather change as several air-borne diseases could gain momentum.
Doctors and other medical health professionals have advised Mumbaikars to tread cautiously in the coming days due to this sudden weather change as several air-borne diseases could gain momentum.
The recent nationwide swine-flu outbreak has affected several Mumbaikars. The sudden rainfall could be a contributing factor to the disease's spread, say health experts.
The recent nationwide swine-flu outbreak has affected several Mumbaikars. The sudden rainfall could be a contributing factor to the disease's spread, say health experts.
Traffic congestion occured in several suburbs. Train services also experienced minor delays.
Traffic congestion occured in several suburbs. Train services also experienced minor delays.
Mumbai experienced unseasonal rains last year during the months of February, November and December.
Mumbai experienced unseasonal rains last year during the months of February, November and December.
The rains are expected to continue on Sunday as well.
The rains are expected to continue on Sunday as well.
The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has predicted that the entire coastal region of the state will witness a light rainfall for the next 24 hours.
The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has predicted that the entire coastal region of the state will witness a light rainfall for the next 24 hours.
While the reports of rainfall are coming from the entire coastal region of the state, the climate change has taken place at a time when Mumbai has witnessed over 525 cases of Swine flu, out of which 215 patients have tested positive for the virus in the past four days.
While the reports of rainfall are coming from the entire coastal region of the state, the climate change has taken place at a time when Mumbai has witnessed over 525 cases of Swine flu, out of which 215 patients have tested positive for the virus in the past four days.
Dr Om Shrivastava, director of the department of infectious diseases, Jaslok Hospital, confirmed that the virus is bound to affect more people due to the cold weather. u00e2u0080u009cThe virus thrives in a climate like this. Dampness and cold weather will help the H1N1 virus to sustain longer,u00e2u0080u009d said Shrivastava.
Dr Om Shrivastava, director of the department of infectious diseases, Jaslok Hospital, confirmed that the virus is bound to affect more people due to the cold weather. u00e2u0080u009cThe virus thrives in a climate like this. Dampness and cold weather will help the H1N1 virus to sustain longer,u00e2u0080u009d said Shrivastava.
Wiqar Shaikh, professor of medicine, allergy and asthma specialist at Grant medical college, JJ Group of hospitals pointed out that the climate change has come at a time when there is already an increase in pollution levels due to the Deonar dumping yard fire.
Wiqar Shaikh, professor of medicine, allergy and asthma specialist at Grant medical college, JJ Group of hospitals pointed out that the climate change has come at a time when there is already an increase in pollution levels due to the Deonar dumping yard fire.
'Sudden fluctuation in temperature will lead to an influx of virus causing upper respiratory infection. Due to the Deonar fire, the pollution has increased, so residents need to wear masks while travelling,' said Shaikh.
'Sudden fluctuation in temperature will lead to an influx of virus causing upper respiratory infection. Due to the Deonar fire, the pollution has increased, so residents need to wear masks while travelling,' said Shaikh.
Rajiv Nair, director, IMD, said, 'The sudden change in climate is due to the upper air cyclonic circulation over Kutch in Gujarat. Due to the drift in the atmosphere, there is a lot of moisture incursion resulting into mild rainfall and windy conditions. We are expecting similar conditions for the next 24 hours,' said Nair.
Rajiv Nair, director, IMD, said, 'The sudden change in climate is due to the upper air cyclonic circulation over Kutch in Gujarat. Due to the drift in the atmosphere, there is a lot of moisture incursion resulting into mild rainfall and windy conditions. We are expecting similar conditions for the next 24 hours,' said Nair.
