Mumbai rain updates: Two killed in Vikhroli landslide; massive waterlogging hits traffic in several area

Heavy rains battered Mumbai overnight, causing waterlogging in some low-lying areas and slowing vehicular movement in parts of the city. Several areas also witnessed reduced visibility.

Mumbai Police have advised people to avoid non-essential travel.

“Mumbaikars are advised to avoid non-essential travel and to exercise caution while venturing out. Police have been instructed to be on high alert, and the Mumbai Police is alert and ready to help Mumbaikars. In case of any emergency, dial 100 / 112 / 103,” Mumbai Police said in a post on X.

Several parts of the city recorded more than 200 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am on Friday and 5.30 am on Saturday. Vikhroli, in the eastern suburbs, recorded the highest rainfall at 248.5 mm.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the metropolis for two days.

Several low-lying areas of the western and eastern suburbs, including Vikhroli, Ghatkopar, Bhandup, Andheri, Kings Circle, Malad, and Goregaon witnessed massive waterlogging.

The suburban train services were also affected due to water accumulation on tracks at several locations on the Central and Western Railway lines.

Videos shared on social media showed railway tracks filled with water in Dadar and Bandra stations after incessant rain. Several popular places like Kings Circle and Gandhi Market have also been submerged in water.

Two killed in landslides

Meanwhile, two people were killed and many others injured in a landslide amid heavy showers at Jankalyan society in Varsha Nagar.

The deceased were identified as Shalu Mishra (19) and Suresh Mishra (50), who belong to one family.

Emergency response teams have reached the spot, and residents of the area have been shifted to safer locations.