Mumbai Rains highlights: Pune receives third-highest rainfall ever recorded; 4 die amid heavy rains and floods

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Former Mayor Kishori Pednekar lashed out at the Eknath Shinde government on Thursday over the death of a woman amid heavy rainfall in the city. 

“Just by putting lights here and there, putting colours and painting will not work, they should pay attention to the infrastructure. If life is lost, then the family members feel the actual pain. I think they (State Government) should pay attention to it. The accident that happened is heart-wrenching. Only investigation is not enough. A case should be registered against the administrator sitting here under section 302,” Hindustan Times quoted her as saying.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: The India Meteorological Department has sounded an orange alert for Mumbai and Thane amid ‘continued likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall alongside thunderstorms and lightning in isolated pockets’. Palghar district has been placed under a red alert till Friday morning. 

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Heavy rain has killed at least four people in Mumbai and the surrounding region as per reports on Thursday. 

A municipal official told AFP that a 45-year-old woman drowned in the suburb of Andheri. 

Local media reports indicate that two labourers were also killed after being struck by lightning in the city of Kalyan — around 40 kilometres outside the city. 

Another woman drowned near a waterfall in Khopoli.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: The India Meteorological Department said on Thursday that monsoon in Maharashtra is expected to withdraw by October 5 this year.

The IMD said on Thursday, September 26, "Pune reported 133.0 mm as 3rd Highest Rainfall ever recorded and Highest for the month of September."

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Maha Mumbai Metro said it was "thrilled to share that Maha Mumbai Metro has proudly surpassed highest daily ridership, reaching an incredible 2,87,073 passengers on Mumbai Metro Line 2A & 7!"

"Even amidst heavy rain, Maha Mumbai Metro remained your steadfast companion, ensuring seamless journeys for all. Metro operated two extra services one each from Gundavali & Andheri West, whereas, Monorail operated six services to accommodate and effectively manage the surge ridership," Maha Mumbai Metro said in a post on X.

"Thank you for choosing us as your travel partner. Together, we’re not just moving people; we’re building a vibrant, connected Mumbai! Here’s to more milestones ahead!," it added.

The IMD said very heavy rainfall was observed during past 24 hrs till 8:30 am in Mumbai and Pune on Thursday. IMD Director Sunil Kamble told ANI, "Till yesterday afternoon, orange alert was issued for Mumbai. But with the monsoon intensifying we issued a red alert till 8:30 am this morning. As soon as we issued a red alert, we saw that more than 200 mm of rain registered in the regions of Mumbai."

"Today, we have issued an orange alert for Mumbai. From today, an orange alert has been issued for a lot of districts, and from tomorrow, green and yellow alerts will be issued. In the next 5-6 monsoon will reduce and there are chances that monsoon will withdraw till October 5...Red alert has been issued for Palghar...," the IMD official said.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: At least four people died as torrential rain lashed Mumbai, triggering floods and paralysing the city and forcing schools to close on Thursday. Four people died from rain-related incidents, officials told Reuters.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: PM Narendra Modi's visit to Pune, Maharashtra was cancelled due to the heavy rain situation in the city, news agency ANI reported.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: The extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Wednesday prompted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to announce a holiday for all schools and colleges on Thursday. Schools and colleges in Thane, Palghar, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad were also closed on Thursday after heavy rains.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: “Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph very likely,” weather department said in an update on Thursday.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Pune District Collector Dr Suhas Diwase announced a public holiday for all schools and colleges in Pune city and Pimpri Chinchwad on September 26 in view of incessant rainfall as predicted by IMD... IMD has issued an orange alert for tomorrow in the Pune district.

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Here's a list of rescheduled trains

Train No. 22105 CSMT- PUNE INDRAYANI EXP

Train No. 05326 LTT-GKP SPECIAL Express

Train No. 05558 LTT-RAXAUL JN EXPRESS

Train No. 18520 LTT-VISAKHAPATNAM

Train No. 22119 CSMT-MADGAON TEJAS EXP

Train No. 12701 CSMT-HYB HUSSAINSAGAR EXP

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: In an appeal to Commuters, the Central Railway said late Wednesday night, "For your safety, please remain inside the train and avoid stepping onto the tracks. Due to heavy rains and waterlogging, local trains are delayed and operating at a cautious speed. We urge passengers to stay on board as you are safest inside the train. As the water recedes, the train will continue its journey to your destination. Your cooperation is essential for ensuring everyone's safety."

Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: The 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲 posted on X a list of trains rescheduled due to heavy rains and waterlogging in the Mumbai section.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Amid IMD's red alert for heavy rains in Mumbai and surrounding areas, school in Thane will remain closed.  

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Mumbai Rains Live Updates: In a post on X, BMC said the water in Hindmata area is now receding. However, the civic body added that as a preventive measure, labours and employees of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are on duty at the site.

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Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Two flights were diverted and seven flights had to make a go-around at Mumbai airport due to inclement weather.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: The Mumbai Division of the Central Railway said that due to Heavy Rain in the Mumbai and Suburban areas and water logging in several locations between Vidyavihar and Mulund stations UP and Down slow train services were affected. However, Bhandup-Nahur Down line and Kanjurmarg - Nahur Up line were later restored with restricted speed.

Mumbai rains Live Updates: IMD scientist Sushma Nair said a trough runs from north Konkan to south Bangladesh across a cyclonic circulation over south Chhattisgarh and its neighbourhood extending to the middle tropospheric level tilting southwards with height.

"This will lead to fairly widespread to widespread light/moderate rainfall is very likely over Konkan and Goa during the week," she said.

Mumbai rains Live Updates: The Met department has also issued a red alert for Palghar and Nashik and an orange one for Thane, Raigad, Mumbai and Pune for September 26.

Mumbai rains Live Updates: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation appealed to citizens to step out of their homes only if necessary.

"Commuters are advised to check weather updates and plan accordingly," the civic body said.

Mumbai rains Live Updates: In its latest warning, issued at 5.30 pm, IMD predicted “extremely heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds at isolated places” in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri districts.

Mumbai rains Live Updates: Heavy rains returned to lash Mumbai and surrounding areas, prompting the Met department to issue a red alert for the city. BMC said that the IMD has upgraded its orange alert for Mumbai to a red alert till 8.30 am on Thursday. 

Mumbai rains Live Updates: Schools and colleges in Mumbai and its suburbs will remain shut on Thursday amid a red alert for heavy rains, officials said.

School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar, the guardian minister for Mumbai city, declared a holiday as heavy rains pounded Mumbai.

"All schools and colleges under BMC's jurisdiction will remain closed on Thursday, considering the safety of the students," the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation stated.