Heavy Rains in Mumbai Continue
With Mumbai in the grips of relentless rains, the IMD warns of more deluges in the next 24 hours, casting an orange alert for not just the city, but several other districts such as Pune, Thane, and Raigad, among others. The Meteorological Centre in Mumbai has further forecasted ongoing heavy rains over parts of Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra’s ghat areas in the next day, expecting a gradual reduction afterward.
The Toll on Infrastructure
Amidst the ceaseless downpours, Mumbai’s roads, particularly in areas like Santa Cruz, are showcasing the city’s infrastructure woes with perilous potholes emerging as grave threats to daily commuters. Alongside this, the Modak Sagar Lake, pivotal in Mumbai’s water supply network, started overflowing recently, spotlighting the strain on the city’s reservoir system.
Train Disruptions
As the city grapples with the rain’s aftermath, there’s currently no fresh data about the Central and Western train sectors’ operations. However, the previous week witnessed numerous delays. Friday alone saw disruptions to 30 trains, both long-distance and suburban, after vital signalling cables were accidentally damaged during civil work at Virar station. The damage disrupted signalling, with WR’s chief public relations officer, Sumit Thakur, confirming the incident. Consequently, specific train services, including Train 19002 (Surat-Virar) and Train 09089 (Virar-Sanjan), were cancelled today due to issues at Virar’s North section.
Warnings Beyond Mumbai
Elsewhere, The Regional Meteorological Centre in Nagpur anticipates thunderstorms and significant rainfalls across Vidarbha’s various districts, issuing a ‘yellow’ alert for multiple days, covering regions like Nagpur, Wardha, Buldhana, and Gondia.
Every year, Mumbai experiences the monsoons in full measure, testing the city’s resilience and the spirit of its inhabitants. This time, as nature unleashes its might, it also brings into sharp focus the necessity for robust infrastructure that can withstand such recurrent climatic challenges.
With urban planning and proactive measures, it’s crucial for the city’s administration to anticipate and mitigate these challenges, ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens.
(Note: Representative Photo)
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