Mumbai Rains: Red Alert Issued - What's The Local Train Status, Indigo Advisory, Are Schools Closed?

(MENAFN- Live Mint) The India Meteorological Department (IMD ) has placed Maharashtra's capital, Mumbai, under a red alert for the next three hours, warning of very heavy rainfall.“Intense to very intense spells of rain and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning with gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph are very likely,” the weather agency said.

The alert comes after overnight showers lashed the city. Heavy rain warnings have also been issued for Thane, Pune and Raigad.

While waterlogging has been reported in some parts, leading to traffic diversions, local trains remain unaffected. Airlines, however, have issued advisories for passengers.

Local Train Status

Local train services are currently running on schedule. However, they could face disruptions if the downpour intensifies. At present, no official statement has been issued regarding any disruption.

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IndiGo Travel Advisory

IndiGo advised travellers to check their flight status in advance via its app or website to avoid unnecessary waiting.

“Our airport teams are prepared and are working to keep your journey moving with as little interruption as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” IndiGo said in a statement.

Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time and stay updated on changing weather conditions as the city continues to experience rain.

Will schools be closed in Mumbai?

The Brihamumbai Municipal Corporation has not yet issued a holiday for schools in the region. Students and parents are advised to keep in touch with school authorities for further instructions and details.

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Mumbai rains: How is traffic being diverted?

The overnight downpour has disrupted traffic movement across several parts of Mumbai. Waterlogging has been reported in the southern and central parts of the city, raising concerns for commuters. Authorities confirmed that traffic at Andheri Subway (Andheri West) has been closed due to flooding. Vehicles are being redirected through Gokhale Bridge.

How severe was the rain in Pune?

Meanwhile, heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Pune on Sunday night, sparking fears of flooding. Social media was flooded with videos of“crackling” and“horrific” lightning. The IMD issued a red alert for the city at 4 am on Monday, valid until 7 am. Red alerts were also sounded for Solapur and Ahmednagar, with orange alerts for Thane and Raigad and yellow alerts for Nashik, Palghar, Jalana and Nagpur.

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