Mumbai gets relief from relentless rain; local trains, buses operate smoothly
Mumbai woke up to an overcast but largely rain-free morning after days of continuous monsoon showers, though the weather department has warned of intermittent rain, isolated heavy spells and minor transport disruptions later in the day.
Mumbai saw an overcast but largely rain-free Thursday morning after days of steady monsoon showers, even as the India Meteorological Department forecast intermittent rain later in the day.
The break from heavy rain brought some relief after prolonged showers had led to waterlogging, tree falls, traffic snarls and disruption to suburban rail services.
The IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky with intermittent light to moderate rainfall in the city and suburbs through the day.
Heavy rain is likely at isolated places, along with lightning, thunder and occasional gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said.
Despite the cloudy conditions, most parts of the city did not receive rain during the morning.
According to the BMC, the island city recorded an average rainfall of 14.21 mm in the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Thursday, while the eastern suburbs received 39.37 mm and the western suburbs 28.85 mm.
The civic body said there was a high tide of 3.49 metres at 7 am, while the next high tide is expected at 6.09 pm at 3.62 metres. A low tide is due at 12.29 pm at 2.32 metres.
Officials said public transport services, including suburban local trains, Metro services and BEST buses, were running smoothly. However, commuters said suburban trains were running 5-10 minutes late.
Western Railway officials said there was no waterlogging between Vasai Road and Virar, which had received intense rainfall over the past few days.
Overall, Mumbai got a dry start to the day despite an overcast sky, with authorities warning of intermittent rain and isolated heavy showers later, while transport services continued to operate with minor delays.
Mumbai saw an overcast but largely rain-free Thursday morning after days of steady monsoon showers, even as the India Meteorological Department forecast intermittent rain later in the day.
The break from heavy rain brought some relief after prolonged showers had led to waterlogging, tree falls, traffic snarls and disruption to suburban rail services.
The IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky with intermittent light to moderate rainfall in the city and suburbs through the day.
Heavy rain is likely at isolated places, along with lightning, thunder and occasional gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said.
Despite the cloudy conditions, most parts of the city did not receive rain during the morning.
According to the BMC, the island city recorded an average rainfall of 14.21 mm in the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Thursday, while the eastern suburbs received 39.37 mm and the western suburbs 28.85 mm.
The civic body said there was a high tide of 3.49 metres at 7 am, while the next high tide is expected at 6.09 pm at 3.62 metres. A low tide is due at 12.29 pm at 2.32 metres.
Officials said public transport services, including suburban local trains, Metro services and BEST buses, were running smoothly. However, commuters said suburban trains were running 5-10 minutes late.
Western Railway officials said there was no waterlogging between Vasai Road and Virar, which had received intense rainfall over the past few days.
Overall, Mumbai got a dry start to the day despite an overcast sky, with authorities warning of intermittent rain and isolated heavy showers later, while transport services continued to operate with minor delays.
