Mumbai, which saw rains bringing the city down to its knees in 2005, is set to receive heavy showers in the next 48 hours. The disaster management team and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) are on alert and water logging has been reported in several parts of the city. The BMC helpline number for emergencies is 1916.
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Mumbai Police has also issued an alert stating that heavy water-logging is expected in the next few hours due to heavy showers and high tide. The police have advised Mumbaikars to check their route before venturing out. Due to heavy rains, trains on the western line have been suspended.
Maharashtra government has issued orders to all offices to allow their employees to leave early in the wake of Met department's warning on heavy rains. Following incessant rain, Milan and Andheri subways have been shut due to water-logging. Traffic snarls have been reported from Andheri, Wakola, Film City junction, Santacruz
BMC will brief the media at 4.00 pm.
High tide expected at 4.35 pm according to IMD
Mumbai & suburban areas received more than 70 mm rain in past 1 hour & more than 100 mm rain in Mumbai since 8:30 am today
Waterlogging at various stations, including Dadar, Kurla and Parel
Flights delayed, schools shut in the city; and trains running late
Here are the emergency numbers: BMC - 1916, Mumbai Police - 100, CR Control Room: 022-22620173 and WR Control Room: 022-23094064,20370564
If you are stuck on the road , kindly dial 100 or contact us on Twitter. We will assist you #MumbaiRains— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 29, 2017
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