Monsoon sets in: Traffic snarls and diversions hit waterlogged Mumbai
Vehicles ply through waterlogged road at MAFCO market during heavy rain, in Navi Mumbai, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (PTI Photo)
Moderate rainfall on Wednesday has led to traffic diversions and road closures due to waterlogging in various parts of Mumbai. Some of the key roads that were worst affected by the rains inclue the Western Express Highway (WEH), Eastern Express Highway (EEH) and the Eastern Freeway.
Andheri subway has been temporarily closed due to waterlogging, Dahisar subway will follow suit, said an official. Waterlogging was reported along the SV Road as well, stunting vehicular movement.
: Thursday, June 10, 2021, 12:04 AM IST
Itâs Waterworld: Traffic snarls, waterlogging, disruption of rain services on first day of monsoon in Mumbai
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Mumbai: Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and adjoining areas on Wednesday, as the Southwest monsoon arrived two days ahead of schedule. The incessant rainfall throughout on Wednesday led to waterlogging at several areas, accompanied by heavy traffic snarls and the disruption of rain services on Day One itself.
Chronic waterlogging spots like Hindmata, Dadar TT and Gandhi Marketâ Kingâs Circle remained severely waterlogged during the day.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert for Mumbai, and the neighbouring Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated spots during the day. For the next four days too, there is an orange alert for Mumbai, Palghar, and Thane.
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