Heavy rains in Mumbai devastated the city on Thursday evening, causing severe waterlogging in various parts of the city. Areas like Elphinstone Road and NM Joshi Marg in Prabhadevi were particularly affected, with visuals showing commuters struggling to make their way through the flooded streets. Several parts of Mumbai experienced similar challenges as people navigated waterlogged roads.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nationwide alert for heavy rainfall between October 12 and 16. Several states, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, and Karnataka, are expected to be impacted, with some regions likely to experience very heavy downpours during this period.

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Heavy Rains in Mumbai: IMD Extends Yellow Alert

Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall on Thursday night, taking many residents by surprise. This came after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a ‘yellow’ alert, forecasting light to moderate rain. Now, with more heavy rain anticipated, the IMD has extended the yellow alert for an additional two days, urging the city to prepare for further downpours.

Elphinstone Road and NM Joshi Marg in Prabhadevi were heavily impacted by flooding, with visuals showing commuters struggling through waterlogged streets. Additionally, the Indian Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide alert for heavy rainfall from October 12 to 16, with several states expected to experience significant downpours.

The IMD predicts that moderate rain or thunderstorms will persist through Friday, with temperatures expected to peak at 33 degrees Celsius. This weather pattern is likely to continue throughout the week, with temperatures stabilizing around 34 degrees after today. Light rain or drizzle is expected on October 12, but conditions are forecasted to worsen from October 13, with heavy rainfall anticipated during the evenings and nights.

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IMD Issues Alert: Very Heavy Rainfall Forecast Across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Other States

The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall across various regions, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, and Gujarat. On October 13, very heavy rain is expected in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with additional significant rainfall likely in Konkan and Goa, Gujarat, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Looking ahead to October 14, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are predicted to experience very heavy rainfall, while heavy rain is expected in South Interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Saurashtra and Kutch. The unsettled weather is likely to persist, with heavy rain anticipated in Rayalaseema, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala on October 15 and 16. People are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions during intense weather.

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