Mumbai rains LIVE: IMD warns old buildings in Mumbai at risk of collapse as heavy rainfall lashes city

India's financial capital Mumbai on Friday received heavy rainfall, accompanied by wind, which caused waterlogging in several areas and left many low-lying areas in the financial capital inundated. The first spell of heavy rain of this monsoon season saw maximum rainfall in South Mumbai where Colaba recorded 22 cm out of which 15 cm were recorded in the last three hours alone.

Mumbai: India's financial capital Mumbai on Friday received heavy rainfall, accompanied by wind, which caused waterlogging in several areas and left many low-lying areas in the city inundated. The first spell of heavy rain of this monsoon season saw maximum rainfall in South Mumbai where Colaba recorded 22 cm out of which 15 cm were recorded in the last three hours alone.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had on Thursday forecast "heavy to very heavy rainfall'' at isolated places in Mumbai, and adjoining areas of Palghar and Thane for Friday and Saturday. A Red alert warning has been issued for Raigad with extremely heavy rains expected on Saturday and an Orange alert for Mumbai and adjoining coastal districts for the next two days.

Rainfall is likely to lash the west coast of Maharashtra and interior of Maharashtra till July 5, according to the IMD. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Police has advised citizens to stay indoors and not leave their houses unless it is very important.

Stay tuned with Zee News for the latest updates on Mumbai rains:

03 July 2020

18:30 IST

Water logged near Gandhi Market, King’s Circle in Mumbai owing to heavy rainfall has now been cleared, informs BMC

Water logged near Gandhi Market, King’s Circle owing to heavy rains has now been cleared.#AtMumbaisService pic.twitter.com/vzBklQf0D5

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 3, 2020

16:59 IST

The IMD has warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall poses a big threat to old and dilapidated buildings in Mumbai and increases the risk of their collapse. 

16:18 IST

Heavy downpour in Mumbai and surrounding areas causes traffic jam on roads. A two-kilometer-long jam was found near Titwala on the Mumbai-Nashik highway.

16:16 IST

Mumbai's Hindmata is flooded after heavy rainfall here. Intermittent and extremely heavy rainfall is likely to continue in next 72 hours, as per IMD.

16:13 IST

Mumbai rainfall spell: Many areas of Mumbai today have very heavy rainfalls. Rainfall in latest 3-hours Till 1130IST of today 3rd July- Colaba-15.6cm and Santacruz-6.1cm. Warning for next 3-hour-Intense to very intense rain likely to continue at most places over Mumbai, tweets IMD.

Mumbai rainfall spell: Many areas of Mumbai today have very heavy rainfalls. Rainfall in latest 3-hours Till 1130IST of today 3rd July- Colaba-15.6cm and Santacruz-6.1cm. Warning for next 3-hour-Intense to very intense rain likely to continue at most places over Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/ZLPt3KzgxF

— India Met. Dept. (@Indiametdept) July 3, 2020

16:12 IST

According to the IMD, the first spell of heavy rain of this monsoon season saw maximum rainfall in South Mumbai where Colaba recorded 22 cm out of which 15 cm were recorded in the last three hours alone.

14:55 IST

Up till 10.30 am on Friday, Mumbai city has received 10 cm of rainfall, further heavy rainfall warning for west coast in Mumbai has been issued for the next 24 to 48 hours. 

14:53 IST

IMD has issued heavy rainfall warning for Mumbai's west coast for the next 24 to 48 hours. 

14:26 IST

A red alert has been issued for the Konakan region including Mumbai, Palghar and Raigad districts for July 4. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely the parts: Shubhangi Bhute of IMD Mumbai.

13:20 IST

Traffic movement severely effected in several parts of Mumbai due to incessant rains on Friday monring, officials said. Also, waterlogging has been reported from several areas in Mumbai. 

11:58 IST

Rainfall details from 10:00am to 11:00 am

In CT: D Ward- 53mm, Malbar hill- 52mm, Memonwada Fire Stn- 46mm, Frosberry Reserwire- 45mm, SWD Workshop Dadar- 43mm, B Ward-40 mm, Haji ali Pumping- 36mm.

In WS: K/W Ward Office- 39mm, SWM Santacruz Workshop- 38mm, Vileparle Fire Stn & K/E Ward office-37mm.

In ES: L Ward Office-18mm.

11:48 IST

Complaints of water logging received from these areas:

1) Bhulabai Desai Road

2) Bindu Madhav Junction

3) Worli naka,

4) Hindmata Junction

5) Dhobi Ghat Cuff parade

6) Chirabazar

7) C P Office

8) Byculla Police Stn

11:44 IST

Due to incessant rains since morning, low-lying areas of Mumbai such as Sion, Matunga and Hindmata have been waterlogged.

09:23 IST

IMD UPDATE FOR JULY 3:

Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over and Konkan & Goa. Strong Wind (speed mulling 50-60 kmplt) very likely over Southwest & Westcentral Arabian Sea. Squally Weather likely over southeast and east central Arabian Sea and along & off Maharashtra-Goa-Karnataka coasts and Lakshadweep. Fishermen are advised not to venture into sea over these areas. 

09:09 IST

Moderate showers were recorded on Wednesday night at IMD’s Colaba station. In 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Thursday, the Colaba observatory recorded 28.8 mm of rainfall while Santacruz station recorded 6.5 mm during the same period: IMD

08:11 IST

IMD update: 

High convergence of strong moist westerly/southwesterly winds at lower tropospheric levels from the Arabian sea very likely along west coast till July 6 and over plains of northwest India & central India from July 3, 2020. Under its influence fairly widespread to widespread rainfall activity with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy falls is very likely over north Konkan on July 3 and 4. Gujarat region on July 4 and 5 and over Madhya Maharashtra on July 4. Isolated heavy to very heavy falls is also very likely over Coastal Karnataka during July 2-4 and over Saurashtra & Kutch during July 4-6. 

07:57 IST

Mumbai Police issues warning to Mumbai citizens asking them to stay indoors.

#HeavyRainfallAlert

The @Indiametdept has forecasted ''heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places" for Fri & Sat for Mumbai.
All citizens are advised to remain indoors, not venture out unnecessarily and take necessary precautions.#MumbaiRains

— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) July 2, 2020

07:49 IST

Mumbai receives light rains early Friday morning. It is likely to get heavier showers through the day.