Heavy overnight rain triggers waterlogging and traffic delays in Thane and Mumbai
Heavy overnight rainfall lashed Thane and neighbouring Mumbai on Monday morning, causing widespread waterlogging in low-lying areas, slow-moving traffic, and temporary subway closures across the metropolitan region. In the Thane region, intense downpours particularly affected Bhiwandi, where roads, markets, and residential localities were submerged, causing significant inconvenience to local residents and shopkeepers.
The heavy showers, which started overnight, disrupted the Monday morning commute for thousands of residents. In Navi Mumbai's Vashi area, roads were submerged under rainwater, which severely affected traffic movement and daily commuters.
In Mumbai, the overnight downpours led to the temporary closure of key transit points. The Mumbai Traffic Police shut down vehicular movement at both the Andheri Subway in D.N. Nagar and the Malad Subway in Dindoshi due to severe waterlogging. Following clearance operations, the traffic police confirmed that both subways were reopened to commuters around 8:00 AM.
Other parts of Mumbai also experienced significant disruptions. Waterlogging was reported in low-lying spots across the western and eastern suburbs, including Mulund, Jogeshwari, Kanjurmarg, and Kurla. Commuters on the Vile Parle Flyover faced slow-moving traffic during the morning rush hour, while drivers on the Mumbai Coastal Road dealt with wet roads and reduced visibility. Moderate to heavy showers were also recorded in South Mumbai areas such as Marine Lines, Prabhadevi, Byculla, and Lalbaug.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for both Thane and Mumbai, active from June 29 through July 2. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall over these four days, warning residents of potential thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, moderate rain at isolated locations, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph.
Despite the heavy downpours and traffic disruptions, the region's air quality remained positive. Mumbai recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42 on Monday morning, keeping the city's air within the "good" category.
