Moderate rains entered Mumbai; vehicular traffic affected

Under the
influence of tropical cyclone Maha which weakened into a depression, Mumbai outlaying
districts recorded light to moderate showers during the early hours on Friday
leading to traffic jams in many parts of the city.

The outlaying
districts recorded 32.6mm between 5.30 am and 9.30am while south Mumbai
recorded traces of rain during the same time.

The weather
bureau has issued a forecast for light to moderate rain or thundershowers
through the day on Friday and Saturday.

“Under the
influence of remnants of cyclone Maha that brushed past Gujarat as a weather
depression, several areas in north Konkan, including Mumbai, recorded rain
between Thursday and Friday.

Rain will
continue in the north Konkan region, said KS Hosalikar, deputy director general
western region India Meteorological Department.

“A few
intense spells also happened in some parts of the suburbs for a short while.”

The heaviest
rain in the suburbs was recorded in Chembur, Borivli, Malad and Goregaon
ranging between 45mm and 60mm. Other areas in north Konkan such as Dahanu
recorded 56mm, Jalgoan 22mm, Palghar 42mm, and Dhule 16mm over the past 12
hours.

Several
roads were reported waterlogged till 9am, leading to traffic blockage in the
city.

According to
traffic police, traffic is running slow with a delay of at least 45 minutes due
to waterlogging, especially on the Western Express Highway and LBS Road. It’s
difficult to commute on the SV Road from Malad to Jogeshwari as well, they said.