IN PHOTOS: Waterlogging, traffic snarls in Vakola as city witnesses heavy rains

Updated On: 21 July, 2024 04:27 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai on Sunday witnessed intense spells of rains leading to traffic snarls and waterlogging in some parts of the city including Vakola in Santacruz East. Pics/Atul Kamble

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Mumbai on Sunday witnessed intense spells of rains leading to traffic snarls and waterlogging in some parts of the city including Vakola in Santacruz East. Pics/Atul Kamble

<p>Meanwhile, in view of heavy rains in several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and the coastal Konkan region, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asked officials to be on high alert</p>

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Meanwhile, in view of heavy rains in several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and the coastal Konkan region, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asked officials to be on high alert

<p>The State Disaster Response Force, the local administration, civic bodies, police etc should take regular updates on the weather from the India Meteorological Department and plan accordingly to provide relief to citizens, CM Shinde said</p>

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The State Disaster Response Force, the local administration, civic bodies, police etc should take regular updates on the weather from the India Meteorological Department and plan accordingly to provide relief to citizens, CM Shinde said

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Sunday

<p>The weather department predicted "moderate to heavy rain in city and suburbs. Possibility of very heavy rain at isolated places" in the next 24 hours</p>

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The weather department predicted "moderate to heavy rain in city and suburbs. Possibility of very heavy rain at isolated places" in the next 24 hours

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The city police issued an advisory for citizens, urging them to avoid visiting coastal areas for the time being

<p>“In view of the continuous and heavy rains in Mumbai, citizens are requested to avoid going to the coastal areas and move out of their houses only if necessary. Take precautions and Dial 100 in case of emergency,” Mumbai Police said in its advisory</p>

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“In view of the continuous and heavy rains in Mumbai, citizens are requested to avoid going to the coastal areas and move out of their houses only if necessary. Take precautions and Dial 100 in case of emergency,” Mumbai Police said in its advisory

<p>CM Shinde instructed the authorities stating that the accident-prone areas should be surveyed, flood control methods should be adopted and traffic must be diverted as required</p>

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CM Shinde instructed the authorities stating that the accident-prone areas should be surveyed, flood control methods should be adopted and traffic must be diverted as required

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IMD updates should be shared with citizens regularly, the CM said

<p>The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Mumbai said, "Intense to very intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Thane, Mumbai and Palghar during next 3-4 hours"</p>

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The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Mumbai said, "Intense to very intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Thane, Mumbai and Palghar during next 3-4 hours"

<p>In view of heavy Mumbai rains, airlines including Air India, IndiGo and other airlines on Sunday issued an advisory for passengers flying from and to the city</p>

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In view of heavy Mumbai rains, airlines including Air India, IndiGo and other airlines on Sunday issued an advisory for passengers flying from and to the city

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