Heavy rains across Mumbai city and adjoining areas continue to affect normal life, with water-logging being reported in several parts.
In the last 24, the city has received around 55 mm rainfall while Eastern and Western Suburbs received 133 and 112 mm rainfall.
Water-logging has been reported at several places including Hindmata in Parel, Milan Subway in Andheri, Kings Circle in Sion and National college area.
As per the disaster cell of BMC, a 3.59 metre high tide is expected today evening
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there will be heavy rainfalls at a few places in the city. Heavy rains are expected in districts of Thane, Palghar and Mumbai till July 11, which may lead to adverse weather and traffic conditions.
Mumbai police have also issued a traffic advisory for those commuting.
The north bound of Gokhale flyover is opened for traffic only for Light Motor Vehicles and heavy vehicles Are banned on Gokhale Flyover. The north bound is converted into south & north bound means commuters can travel from east & West simultaneously.
Heavy vehicles shall either follow Milan Flyover (Parle) or Thakre flyover (Jogeshwari).
Commuters travelling from International Airport shall take U-Turn below Centaur flyover before Parla junction – to north bound WEH – Bisleri Junction – Teli Galli – Gokhale Flyover- SV road
Commuters travelling from Sahar road /Andheri East – Bahar junction- right turn – Bisaleri junction -Teli Galli – Gokhale Flyover- SV road
Commuters are requested to use other alternative routes such as Milan flyover/Milan subway/ Andheri subway/ Captain Gore bridge / Mrunal tai Gore flyover / Takrey flyover Jogeshwari as only north bound of Gokhale bridge is available for two way traffic.
Meanwhile, as incessant rains continue, lifeguard chairs have been arranged at all the six beaches in Mumbai for better visibility, along with a manual siren, public address system, ring boys and life jackets.
“Despite warnings, people venture into the sea and endanger life. My appeal to public at large is to be aware of the danger and take all warnings issued seriously,” said fire brigade in a statement.
This came after two boys died and two feared drowned off Juhu beach here earlier this week.
