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Mumbai Under Monsoon Alerts as Flooded Roads Persist, Chennai Rains Ease

Forecasters predict heavy downpours in Mumbai through July 26 with Chennai set for drier conditions by Tuesday

A 'yellow alert' is also issued for the remaining five districts of Kerala.
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Overview

  • The IMD has extended yellow alerts for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar and an orange alert for Raigad as heavy showers are expected through July 26.
  • Severe waterlogging forced the closure of the Andheri subway on Monday and rerouted traffic via Gokhale Bridge and Thackeray Bridge.
  • Mumbai airport, IndiGo and SpiceJet issued advisories as flights face delays and local trains report up to 25-minute lateness due to flooded tracks.
  • BMC data shows reservoir levels in Mumbai’s seven lakes climbed above 82 percent of capacity, easing water supply concerns.
  • Chennai’s weekend deluge is receding with meteorologists forecasting clearer skies and minimal rain by Tuesday.