Heavy rainfall has been reported in various parts of India, causing disruptions and damage. In Rajasthan, several areas received light to moderate showers, with Salumbar in Udaipur district recording the highest rainfall at 6 cm. In Mumbai, heavy rains and gusty winds forced the suspension of all runway operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for an hour, severely disrupting flight services.
One person died in a tree-fall incident in Kurla, and the BMC has asked citizens not to take shelter under trees due to increased wind speed. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, putting all Odisha districts on high alert. The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy showers in the coastal state over the next few days.
In Pune, a residential society’s compound wall collapsed after heavy rains, damaging 14 vehicles but leaving no injuries reported. The Railway Ministry has postponed the formal launch of tunnel-boring work for the bullet train project in Mumbai due to inclement weather. Mumbai remains on red alert, with the IMD warning of no immediate relief from the rain.
Torrential rains have battered Thane, causing waterlogging, tree falls, and a gallery collapse at a building, injuring two persons. In Gujarat, rain accompanied by thunder and lightning has lashed parts of Ahmedabad, bringing relief from the prevailing heat and humidity. The IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai and Raigad district, valid for the next three hours due to heavy rainfall.
In Jaisalmer, three people were injured after hotel rooftop solar panels fell during a storm. Waterlogging has been witnessed at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus railway station in Kurla. Authorities in Uttarakhand have intensified monitoring and safety measures along the Shri Kedarnath Yatra route due to landslides and rising water levels.
