Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on June 28, resulting in unfortunate incidents. One man lost his life after a tree fell on him in suburban Malad. The city also witnessed several other incidents, including 26 cases of tree fall, 15 instances of short-circuit, and five cases of house collapse or partial collapse, according to the civic body.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for multiple areas, with an orange and yellow alert indicating the possibility of moderate to intense rain spells in isolated places. Despite the heavy downpour, there were no major reports of water-logging in low-lying areas, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
The suburban train services on the Central Railway and Western Railway routes continued to operate, although with slight delays. Railway officials mentioned that the trains were running normally, except for minor delays of a few minutes.
In one incident, a 38-year-old man named Kaushal Doshi sustained injuries in a tree fall incident at Mamledarwadi junction in Malad. He was immediately rushed to the Shatabdi Hospital, but unfortunately, the doctors there declared him brought dead.
As per the civic officials, the island city, eastern suburbs, and western suburbs received rainfall of 12.44mm, 42.41mm, and 40.46mm, respectively, between 8 am and 12 noon on Wednesday.
The IMD Mumbai issued a ‘nowcast’ warning at 9:30 am on Wednesday, stating that moderate to intense spells of rain were expected to occur in isolated places in Mumbai and other coastal districts. The civic officials revealed that the IMD predicted moderate rain in the city and suburbs, with heavy to very heavy showers likely to occur in isolated places.
It is essential to take precautions during such weather conditions to ensure safety and minimize accidents. Individuals should avoid standing under or near trees during heavy rainfall or strong winds, as falling trees pose significant risks. Residents should also be vigilant about potential short-circuits and house collapses.
The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and providing necessary assistance. Despite the rainfall, the suburban train services are operational, with the occasional delay. The residents are advised to stay updated with the weather alerts and follow the instructions from the local authorities for their safety.
(With inputs from various sources)
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