Heavy rainfall has made the situation in Maharashtra worse. In some areas, rivers are overflowing, while in others, waterlogged roads are causing problems for people.
There is some good news about the monsoon. This year, the monsoon has arrived earlier than usual in India. After 16 years, the monsoon has come before time again.
It has arrived eight days earlier than the normal date. States from Kerala to Maharashtra and Gujarat are seeing heavy rainfall.
In North India, pre-monsoon showers have already soaked many areas. This year, the monsoon reached Kerala on May 24 instead of June 1.
It’s the earliest arrival since 2009. Like Kerala, the monsoon reached the North-East and Goa earlier than expected.
The monsoon has reached Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland. It has also covered large parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Mumbai has seen a record-breaking early arrival of the monsoon. For the first time in 35 years, the monsoon reached Mumbai ahead of schedule. Rail alerts have been issued in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar.
An orange alert is in place for Raigad, Sindhudurg, and Ratnagiri. The IMD has forecast scattered rain and hailstorms in northern states. The IMD also said the current monsoon spell will stay active until June 2.
In Maharashtra, the situation has worsened because of heavy rainfall. Rivers are overflowing in some areas, and water on the roads is causing major issues.
In Mumbai, rain has been falling heavily since the morning. Waterlogging has increased in many parts, causing more trouble for the public.
Vehicles are moving very slowly, and it looks like they are crawling rather than driving.
Local Trains in Mumbai, the Lifeline of the City, Are Affected
Many parts of Mumbai have been receiving heavy rain since this morning. Roads in the city are flooded. According to the IMD, more rain is likely this week.
A red alert has been issued in the city. Along with the rain, lightning is also expected. An orange alert has been issued for Thane and Palghar districts.
Navi Mumbai is under a red alert. The IMD has also warned of high tides in the city. Waterlogging is visible in areas like Sion and Gandhi Market in Mumbai.
Local trains, which are known as Mumbai’s lifeline, have also been affected. Trains on the Central Railway are running 15–20 minutes late on average.
