This year, Mumbai witnessed delayed monsoon. The usual onset date is June 11-15. However, the city is lashed with moderate to heavy rains since the end of June. While many people enjoy Mumbai Rains, it also causes water logging, traffic, disruption in train services, bringing the city to a halt. Follow the news, information and alerts about Mumbai Rains in our live updates section here.
Inclement weather at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai on July 8, 2024, led to the temporary suspension of runway operations from 02:22 hrs to 03:40 hrs.
CSMIA has deployed airport personnel across the Terminals to support passengers and provide them with necessary assistance. As part of our commitment to passenger safety and comfort, CSMIA has also made provision for additional seating and water for passengers. The airport is also in close contact with local authorities.
"We request passengers to connect with their respective airlines and check the schedule before arrival at the Airport. The safety and well-being of our passengers, employees, and partners remains our top priority," officials stated.
Mumbai-bound fast trains suspended for an indefinite period on Central Line. Slow local trains running at snail's pace
💧बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका क्षेत्रातील कृत्रिम तलावांपैकी महत्त्वाचा असणारा पवई तलाव आज पहाटे ४:४५ वाजेच्या सुमारास पूर्ण भरुन वाहू लागला आहे. ५४५ कोटी लीटर एवढी जलधारण क्षमता असणाऱ्या या तलावाचे पाणी फक्त औद्योगिक कारणांसाठी वापरले जाते.
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 8, 2024
💧Powai lake, one of the most important… pic.twitter.com/mcipqWrXml
A group of villagers from Chalispada of Saiwan in Vasai, who were working on their farms, got stranded when the area was flooded after water levels rose in the nearby Tansa Lake, said Vivekanand Kadam, chief of the district disaster management cell, as per the PTI.
Water, biscuits, and snacks have been distributed to passengers stranded in a Mail Express trains in the Mumbai region due to waterlogging. pic.twitter.com/YemuzO06l9
— Sr DCM, Mumbai, CR (@srdcmmumbaicr) July 8, 2024
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