Mumbai braces for more rain, flood creates havoc in several states

By DAYANAND MOHITE | published: August 04, 2019 11:55 PM 2019-02-12T14:15:30+5:30

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Heavy showers drenched Mumbai almost all of Sunday and there may be no respite in sight for locals here with India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more rain over Monday and possibly Tuesday. Schools and colleges in the city will remain shut at the start of the week and people have been advised to only venture out if absolutely essential. Maharashtra and several other states in the country too are battling against the havoc created by heavy showers, including widespread flooding.

Sunday saw dark clouds opening up and staying open across Mumbai's skies with many areas below reporting waterlogging. At least ankle-deep water was reported in areas like Nalasopara, Santacruz, Vasai, Virar, Sion, Kurla, Andheri, Malad and Vile Parle. Local train services were severely affected and many incoming trains from across Maharashtra and other states were either cancelled or diverted. Several trains have also been cancelled for Monday.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asked people to not panic and tried to reassure them by saying that his government was working closely with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to minimise problems being faced by locals in Mumbai. He further said that as per the government’s plan, eight pumping stations are needed to ease the problem Mumbai faces due to rains. He said that five such stations are already in place while three more would be set up at the earliest.

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