Heavy rains in Mumbai throw life out of gear: Roads waterlogged, local train, flight services hit, Andheri subway shut

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red alert’ for Mumbai and the neighbouring districts of Thane and Raigad, predicting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas till tomorrow morning (Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

In light of the red alert warning in the city, the BMC has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai.(Express Photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)

Besides rainfall, there is a strong possibility of gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph.(Express Photo by Deepak Joshi)

According to the weather department, temperatures are expected to range between a maximum of 29 degrees Celsius and a minimum of about 24 degrees Celsius. (Express Photo by Deepak Joshi)

In the past 24 hours, Mumbai has witnessed over 60 incidents of tree collapses alongside wall collapses and short circuits. (Express Photo by Pradip Das)

Due to the heavy rains, Vehar Lake, one of the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai, began overflowing on Thursday morning. (Express Photo by Deepak Joshi)

SpiceJet, Air India, and IndiGo announced potential flight disruptions, and local trains are operating at reduced speeds due to low visibility and high winds. (Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that preparations are in place for potential airlifting operations and urged residents to cooperate with authorities and move to safer locations. (Express Photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)

He stated “Work is being done to open the Andheri subway which is closed right now. I appeal to Mumbaikars not to venture outside, if not required.” (Express Photo by Deepak Joshi)

Furthermore, news agency ANI reported that the Andheri subway has been closed for vehicular traffic because of waterlogging. (Express Photo by Deepak Joshi)