Mumbai: 50 flights cancelled, several diverted following heavy rains

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 : In view of the inclement weather, 50 flights were cancelled and several flights were diverted in Mumbai on Monday, according to Mumbai International Airport.
Several airport personnel and aviation officials across the terminals have been deployed to support passengers and provide them with the necessary assistance at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.
According to the statement issued by the Mumbai International Airport Limited, "Inclement weather at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai on 8th July 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."
Earlier, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Mumbai issued a red alert for Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg for Monday. RMC has also issued a red alert for Pune and Satara.
IMD has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places in Mumbai till July 12.
IMD has predicted heavy to moderate rainfall in Palghar, Thane, Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Nasik, Ahmednagar, Kolhapur, Sangli, Sholapur, Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur, Osmanabad, Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Nagpur, Wardha, Washim and Yavatmal upto Jul 12.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai for July 9, Tuesday.
The city is expected to receive very heavy rain in the next 24 hours. Mumbai recorded heavy rainfall on Monday morning, leading to traffic jams and waterlogging.
It is reported that the Kalu River in Thane and the Kundalika River in Raigad are nearing their danger mark after heavy rains in the last 24 hours.
The Central Railways announced that due to the incessant rainfall which has caused water logging at various places, the train services on the main line-down & up fast line between CSMT-Thane are suspended. However, Down & Up slow lines are running. Harbour line services are temporarily suspended due to waterlogging at Chunnabhati.
Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation issued an alert for the residents of Mumbai and urged them to not step outside their houses.
BMC has also issued a helpline number 1916 for the residents of Mumbai to contact the Main Control Room of the BMC, for help and official information in case of requirement.
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Mumbai has received 101.8 mm rainfall in city and 14.1 mm in suburbs between 8 am and 6 pm on Monday.
Meanwhile, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has declared a holiday in all schools in its limits on 9th July, Tuesday. All government and private schools to remain closed as per NMMC Education department orders.
Visuals have shown that waterlogging has occurred due to the incessant heavy rainfall in Mumbai which has led to a temporary closure of Andheri subway. Traffic is diverted to Swami Vivekanand Road.